Samba Brazil Restaurant
7438 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338221
What drove the grade
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection13 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic13
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed flour and sugar container not identified under preparation table next to dishwasher area.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of oil stored on the floor next to chest freezers at storage area at kitchen area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tong stored on oven door handle at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at storage room at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet nesting inside reach in coolers at cook line and storage area.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed wall in disrepair behind white chest freezer at storage room at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled at kitchen area next to cook line.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole on ceiling next to door inside bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor with accumulation of soiled behind white chest freezer at storage area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed wet mop stored on mop bucket in front of reach in cooler at kitchen area.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.