Honey Veil South Miami
5748 Sunset Dr Units 6 & 7, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330027
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 complaint inspection8 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 17 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most; all violations together cost 70 at most-70
- Administrative complaint on Oct 6, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score10
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
8 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
More time given
Basic5
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
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: 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 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.
30 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority8
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed cook drink from cup and continue handling and preparing food with no handwash.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed dishwasher on personal phone, then handling clean dishes from dishwasher.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher washing and rinsing dishes and skipping sanitizer step. Inspector coached employee and person in charged, equipment was placed into dish machine for proper sanitizing.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 live flies at front counter display case next to baked goods. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area. Observed 4 live flies in restroom.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Observed 20+ live ants crawling on food shelves above espresso machine at front counter.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed household insecticide in kitchen area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chemical spray hanging on container of to go cups.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed expired license; 10/26.
Intermediate5
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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soiled food shelves at front counter and above coffee machine.
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 establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed no proof of CFM, Chris, employed more than 60 days.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM present at time of inspection, more than 4 employees on site.
Basic17
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed avocados and brown sugar on floor of kitchen. Chef removed from floor during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed drink above reach in lowboy across cook line. Observed cups above prep sink next to toaster.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Observed across cook line.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee with no hair restraint making coffee at front counter. Employee placed hat on head.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed multiple employees with bracelets and watches.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed cup used as scoop in oat flour.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed exterior of cooking equipment soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed clean cutting boards on floor of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet nesting dishes on dry dish rack.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed to go bags stored on floor of front counter.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed dust accumulation in kitchen and restroom. Observed soiled wall above baking area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled air vents and tiles in restrooms and kitchen.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed phone on prep table.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop in sink, not in use. Observed mop on floor behind ice machine in kitchen.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
Observed mop sink completely filled with other equipment.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no copy printed.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.