Craft South Miami

5868 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335035

F
Grade F
Safety score 18 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
    6 high priority (2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (2 repeats)
    -62
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 6, now complaint after follow-up
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score18

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

19 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 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:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 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:

    • 4 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. 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:

    • 6 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What 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.

    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

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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation9
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained6
Other sanitary and safe operation6
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized5
Employee health3
Non-food contact surfaces clean3
Plumbing and backflow prevention3
Insects, rodents, pests and animals3