Reef Kitchens

5966 S Dixie Hwy #103C, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337502

F
Grade F
Safety score 54 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 21 routine inspection
    2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -26
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 21
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score54

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitAug 21, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed chemical spray on rack above foil.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Observed expired license; 10/25.

      Administrative complaint

    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; inspector provided via email.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Observed no test kit on site for chlorine or Quat sanitizer.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Observed no paper towels at handsink at front counter.

    Basic4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      Observed exterior soiled.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.

      Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler.

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

      Observed in bucket; not in use.b

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.

      Observed no copy on site.

      Repeat violation

    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.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Employee health1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Premises and cleaning equipment1
Current license displayed1
Other sanitary and safe operation1