Hippo Lab
7040 NW 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33150 · Catering · License 2329716
What drove the grade
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in prep area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted on top prep table. Manager inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Observed on the ground discarded wooden door next to dumpster area.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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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.