Santa Maria Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Santa Maria Bistro, located at 1643 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 70. The inspection identified one major and five minor violations, including repeat issues with a non-smooth ceiling in a food preparation area and employee personal items stored improperly. Other noted violations involved a soiled nonfood-contact surface on the exterior of the ice machine.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
35
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the hallway where food prep is conducted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle stored next to consumer plastic water bottles and tomato sauce bottles on shelves in the hallway. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for under counter RIC of prep area in the kitchen next to stove.
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoon with the food contact surface up in an intending holder above prep table. Employee stored spoons properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 114- gauge ) 1st test; Dishwasher (Temperature 119 - gauge) 2nd test. Manufacture data states minimum 120°F required for garage. Employee was able to get to required temperature per manufacturer - 121°F gauge; 3rd test plate surface temp 160°F. **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
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