Miami, Miami-Dade County

SPROUTZ

40 SW 12 ST, Miami, FL 33130

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Feb 19, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53B-16-4

Detail 24381646

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing correct quaternary concentration. Coached staff on correct procedure.

29-28-4

Detail 24381650

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with no service date.

24-08-4

Detail 24381649

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with wet nesting at storage shelf at 3CS area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24381647

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIF gaskets across from prep table at back kitchen area in disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24381645

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of strawberries on floor at WIC. Container was removed off floor. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24381644

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table at kitchen entrance.

21-08-4

Detail 24381648

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket with a Quaternary 0ppm concentration. Staff added more quaternary solution to reach a 200ppm concentration. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-09-5

Detail 24240425

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP with no time stamp for date. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24240426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4 and in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair. Observed the bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4, at walk in cooler door, reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair, and bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rusted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Observed bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rust removed. Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4, at walk in cooler door, reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair Time Extended

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03G-09-5

Detail 24098813

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Time Extended

16-43-4

Detail 24098810

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed quaternary test strip expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed quaternary test strip expired. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24098814

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing inside kitchen area next to three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed ceiling tile missing inside kitchen area next to three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24098809

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area around AC vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area around AC vents. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24098811

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in clean pans on top of three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed water in clean pans on top of three compartment sink. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24098815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4 and in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair. Observed the bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4, at walk in cooler door, reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair, and bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rusted. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24098812

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at males bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at males bathroom. Time Extended

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24096866

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 ROP packages of raw salmon and 9 ROP packages of raw tuna fully thawed at walk in cooler. Observed 3 packs of partially cook tuna thawed inside commercially produced reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler #1. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24096864

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw tenderloin (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-cooler at preparation area. As per manager, more than 4 hours. Manager discarded products. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24096862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tenderloin (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-cooler at preparation area. As per manager, more than 4 hours. Manager discarded products. Also observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Products was moved to another unit for rapid cooling. Warning

03G-09-5

Detail 24096860

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed raw chicken being packaged in ROP. As per manager, product is being sous vide. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning

16-43-4

Detail 24096858

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed quaternary test strip expired. Warning

14-21-4

Detail 24096861

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed soiled can opener inside kitchen area on prep table next to three compartment sink Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24096868

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing inside kitchen area next to three compartment sink. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24096859

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area around AC vents. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24096867

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 ROP packages of raw salmon and 9 ROP packages of raw tuna fully thawed at walk in cooler. Observed 3 packs of partially cook tuna thawed inside commercially produced reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler #1. Products were discarded. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24096857

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in clean pans on top of three compartment sink. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24096865

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket in Freezer #4 and in walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler at front line prep in disrepair. Observed the bottom of prep table next to three compartment sink rusted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24096863

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at males bathroom. Warning

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23647023

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soil.

24-05-4

Detail 23647024

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-05-6

Detail 23455094

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 5 food employee working and no certified food manager present at the time of the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23455091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23455095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23455096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23455097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at front counter reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 23455093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23455098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23455092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 8Basic: 12Total: 22

01B-13-4

Detail 23319334

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 portions of salmon and 4 portions of tuna thawed inside commercially produced reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23319343

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Kitchen : ; cooked mixed vegetables (113F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (123F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, as per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior. Person in charge removed products to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

53B-16-4

Detail 23319335

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hot holding temperature, coached employee and person in charge.

11-27-4

Detail 23319323

Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator via email.

02B-01-5

Detail 23319337

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw salmon on menu not identified. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23319324

Intermediate - 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 5 food employee working and no certified food manager present at the time of the inspection.

05-08-4

Detail 23319333

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

16-37-1

Detail 23319341

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53A-14-4

Detail 23319325

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, coached person in charge.

02B-02-5

Detail 23319340

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or in menu and establishment offers raw salmon. Provided to operator and he posted at front counter. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23319332

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at front counter.

06-09-1

Detail 23319342

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 portions of salmon and 4 portions of tuna thawed inside commercially produced reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 23319331

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23319327

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 23319344

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at front counter reach in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 23319330

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 77F by steam table at cook line.

21-04-4

Detail 23319339

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area.

51-13-4

Detail 23319326

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

31B-04-4

Detail 23319338

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 23319336

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

03G-54-1

Detail 23319328

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment utilizing reduced oxygen packaging for cooked chicken and sliced non TCS foods and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23319329

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.