Craft South Miami
5868 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335035
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection6 high priority (2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (2 repeats)-62
- Administrative complaint on Oct 6, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score18
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 9, 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.
13 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live flies in men's restroom. Observed 1 life fly next to cook line. Observed 1 live fly on box of single service items above lowboy in kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
More time given
No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitOct 9, 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.
15 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live flies in men's restroom. Observed 1 life fly next to cook line. Observed 1 live fly on box of single service items above lowboy in kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
More time given
No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitOct 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed on ginger in container on dry dish rack.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw chicken stored above ice cream in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for dish machine; chlorine sanitizer.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
Observed in men's restroom.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 4 live flies in men's restroom. Observed 4 live flies on clean pots and box of toasters above triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 2 live flies at mop sink in kitchen area next to triple sink. Observed 4 live flies on rack in kitchen where onions and potatoes are stored. Observed 2 live flies above cooler across cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live fly on wiping cloth directly under grill on cook line. Observed 3 live flies on to go bags above reach in cooler in kitchen area. Observed 2 live flies behind pizza oven. Observed 1 live fly behind blenders at bar area.
Administrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed bug repellent stored in storage closet where sodas are held in dining area.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed no form or kit.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry food racks.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee rinsing cup in handsink at front counter.
Basic10
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed under pizza oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels on dry dish racks.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed containers with water stacked on dry dish racks.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed in pizza area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in kitchen; dust accumulation.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no choking poster. Observed no poster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no copy on site.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.