Love Brunch
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Love Brunch, located at 6546 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 24, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for this establishment have also predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed backflow missing. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
70
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees with expired food handler's certificates: Anna Tarutina, Anastasia Akimova and Tetiana Goncharova. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored on prep table at front counter near blenders. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
58
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Chef cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table in prep room. Checklist removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint. employee provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
52
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef on speed rack in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter (73 F - Cold Holding) at prep table near entrance of kitchen. As per manager, was left out less than 4 hours. Manager placed item back into reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of kitchen showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in entrance of kitchen missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges being directly taken from box and put into juicer. Operator was informed on how to properly wash.
08B-39-4
55
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over case of pickles inside of walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket. Operator called technician to adjust sanitation of dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs and butter utilized under time as a public health control with no written plan. Operator was provided written plan via email.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Chef labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep room soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in prep area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and hand wash sink in prep area and restrooms. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges and plastic case of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer in prep room soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in prep room and dining room with water damage.
36-32-5
30
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above raw potatoes inside walk in cooler. Owner reorganized the storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 49 F left on the shelf by coffee machine (As per employee for around 15 minutes ). Employee placed the milk container inside the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit for lactic acid sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter replacement dated 4/23/23.
29-28-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath hallway exterior door by the restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left above counter, Employee placed it inside sanitizer water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lactic acid / DDBSA and chlorine test kits are already expired. Person in charge ordered them immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink as a dump sink to discard beverage residues.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine located next to the reach in freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier bottle of water stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit salad at the front display with missing label with required information. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potato dumplings inside shopping market bag. Employee moved the food to a clear bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Missing date for bread pudding prepared on site. Bread pudding from Monday 3/20 as per owner.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water through a mixed valve at 85 F. Owner adjusted the water to 101 F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. Info was provided and printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bread pudding and fruit salad including cut water melon , displayed at the front for customer self service with missing labels.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable plastic forks and knives with food contact surface up. All the utensils were inverted immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above turkey bacon inside walking cooler. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Owner cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed missing toilet paper inside women restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some forks stored with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and brown sugar . Owner placed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
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