EM'S RESTAURANT
2152 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2301024
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EM'S RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 27, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it out immediately.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the place.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee beverage ( tea) on prep table.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked ribs inside walk in freezer and WIC with no dates. As per employee from Saturday 4/24.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license since 10/1/2025 Establishment open serving food by the window only . Sign posted on the door. Observed 4 customers picking up the food by the front service window. Person in charge paid the license immediately.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no labels.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in reach in coolers.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
- [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line shelving .
- [14-11-5] Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
- [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Wu Chio expired since 07-08-25.
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