Little Brazil

6984 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326221

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 8 basic (2 repeats)
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 29, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Operator provided vacuum breaker during inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed fish stock buckets stored on the floor inside walk in freezer at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed clean utensils inside standing water at a temperature of 90°F inside steam table at kitchen area. Operator put it on top of stove to reheat water at the time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler gasket torn next to steam table at kitchen area.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

      Observed on top of preparation table at cook line. Employee removed them during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

      Observed spatulas stored between wall and three compartment sink at kitchen area.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

      Observed above dishwasher table at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed walls soiled at cook line.

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Observed all food preparation area and food storage area at kitchen area.

    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

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1