Alma
1380 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33135 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333431
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 8 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 4 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-25
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area and drink station area.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
During the callback inspection on 10/20/26, observed no plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the plans. Observed the establishment added a wall between the dining room and the cook line and blocked off ( partition wall) the front front counter bar area and the cook line area also removed the three compartment sink from the front area bar area. Observed in the back area, the ware wash area and back storage area establishment. Also moved the mop sink to an outside of the actual room, added a dishwashing machine m moved the three compartment sink to where the mop sink was located and added a dish machine where the three compartment sink was located also added a walk-in cooler in the back storage area. Establishment also added an ice machine in the patio drink station. Observed employee rinsing cups with water at the hand washing sink in the bar area, there is no three compartment sink or dishwasher in the area.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items located in the ware wash area.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Observed three CO2 tanks not secured by the additional storage area.
More time given
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above cooked goat. Inspector discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate8
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operator cannot provide the chlorine test kit for the establishment. Inspector discussed with the operator, demonstrated how to use the test kit.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed the cutting board at the front counter stained.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed in the warewash area, hand washing sink blocked by a table.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at all three hand washing sinks. Discussed with the operator. Operator placed paper at all three hand washing sinks.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at the handwash sink in the ware wash area and in the patio drink area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the current layout of the establishment does not match the plans. Observe the establishment added a wall between the dining room and the cook line and blocked off ( partition wall) the front front counter bar area and the cook line area also remove the three compartment sink from the front area bar area. observed in the back area, the wire wash area and back storage area establishment. Move the mop sink to an outside of the actual room, added a dishwashing machine and move the three compartment sink to where the sink was located and added a dish machine where the three compartment sink was located also added a walk-in cooler in the back storage area. Establishment also added an ice machine in the patio drink station.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: all expired 4/6/26 Karla P.,Daniela Q., Miladys L., Manuel S., Carmon M, Celeste A.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Ware wash area: three compartment sink with dishes in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Inspector discussed with employee and showed for how to set up a three compartment sink properly and how to wash, rinse and sanitize
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Water wash area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Ware wash area: three compartment sink with dishes in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Discussed with the employee.. set up the three compartment sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no hand washing sign at the sinks in the wash area and the patio drink station. Inspector discussed with the operator, provided signs to the operator to post at the sinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Observed two CO2 tanks not secured by the additional storage area. Discussed with the operator the proper procedures.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.