Kava Garden
100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335904
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection1 high priority, 1 basic-7
- Administrative complaint on Oct 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed current license expired more than 60 days license expired October 1, 2025.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed at front counter ice machine, ice scoop handle, touching ice operator removed ice scoop, and hung properly.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.