Laurel

350 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334450

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.High priority · fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up), 4 basic
    -13
  • Extension granted on Jul 14, since fixed
    Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -2
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitJul 14, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    3 violations still not corrected:

    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed: Ceiling tile missing.

      More time given

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Observed: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitJul 13, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    7 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.

      Observed at cook line HONEY YOGURT (55°F - Cold Holding); CUT TOMATOES (53°F - Cold Holding); CANADIAN BACON (52°F - Cold Holding), as per employee left on line the night prior. Observed establishment conducting ROP of cold smoked salmon not frozen before packaging. Priority: High Priority

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed at cook line HONEY YOGURT (55°F - Cold Holding); CUT TOMATOES (53°F - Cold Holding); CANADIAN BACON (52°F - Cold Holding), as per employee left on line the night prior. Priority: High Priority

      Observed: Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.

      See stop sale. Observed establishment conducting ROP of cold smoked salmon not frozen before packaging. Priority: High Priority

    Basic4

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed

      from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observe establishment conducting vacuuming packaging of raw chicken not removed from packaging within 48 hours and without an approved HACCP. Priority: Basic

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Observed on shelf metal pots, not inverted manager inverted during inspection. Priority: Basic

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed: Ceiling tile missing.

      Observed missing ceiling tile over workstation next to prep sink at kitchen area. Priority: Basic

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Observed: Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.

      Observed charges not displayed on all menus. Priority: Basic

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food out of temperature4
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Automatic gratuity notice2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1