FLORA PLANT KITCHEN

Name: FLORA PLANT KITCHEN
Address: 5580 NE 4 CT #4, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 16.8

5580 NE 4 CT #4, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2337833

🍽️ American ℹ️

16.8 Grade F / 100

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September 30, 2026 · 19 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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FLORA PLANT KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 16.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 65 total violations — 11 critical, 20 major, 34 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on oven handle cook line. Manager removed.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By bar area and ice bin.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and white cutting boards at cook line.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and plates at storage rack by ware washing area not inverted.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS cups stored on floor by coffee station.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used as a dump sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cook line.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine and mop sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by bakery station and prep area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a table at cook line. Manager removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by front counter bar.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of salt and avocados stored on floor by storage across walk in cooler 1. Manager stored properly.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket by mop sink. Employee stored properly.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef container at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager stored properly.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee Macarena Castro hired less than 60 days. Manager printed form and employee read and signed.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bags stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caramelize onions (123F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per manager less than 1 hour. Employee reheated product , Recheck; caramelize onions (168F - Reheating).

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by juice station near walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By ice machine
[27-22-4] Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs container stored above a container with green mix leaves. Employee stored properly.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 60 boiled eggs with non potable water when establishment is under boiling water notice. Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice. Observed raw chicken container marinated with water and vinegar day from previous day with non potable water. Stop sale for chicken.
[27-07-4] Water system not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Operator is aware that municipal water at location is under boil water notice and water cannot be utilized for hand washing, food preparation or ware washing.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan stored inside hand sink. Employee removed.
[16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as a food contact with cheeses. Employee started removing paper.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink bar area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By dishwasher and bakery station.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by bar area. Manager prepared new solution Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed buckets of sanitizer stored on floor by bar area.
[41-18-4] Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm), manager put more water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled by ware washing area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used for other purposes, observed a sponge inside and ice cubes.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. Employee provided.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled at bakery station. Employee labeled.