Smokin Rich
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
39
Score
Smokin Rich, located at 2298 Sw 8 St in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and six minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its 12 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license during inspection confirmation #257782426. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlene Ceregido.
53B-13-5
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in Dining room and kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ice machine in disrepair.
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
39
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and chicken with no date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of oven soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans with no date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator, food was made more than 24hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks at prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on the floor inside dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler. Observed soiled hood system.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed broken toilet seat at women's restroom.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above the entrance of establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed (Oct. 1, 2023).
50-09-4
30
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken and raw beef stored inside thank you bags in the freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical testing kit for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in male and female public restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on the left side of cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler refrigerator with soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
16-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-24: **Time Extended**
08B-19-4
17
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef in shopping bags in the freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it.. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the manager take a customer drinking glass and put it in the hand sinkand went to the kitchen and continue to cook. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the front counter. Observed a live roach on the closet door next to the cook line. Observed a live roach crawling in the ice machine. Observed a live roach in a picture frame. Observed three more live roaches coming out from between the floor and front counter.**Warning** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shell eggs over cooked black beans in the upright refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Hand sink used for warewashing. Observed the manager wash a drinking glass in the front counter hand sink. **Warning**
16-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager empty a customers drink into the front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene working for since the last inspection 01-12-2024 with no proof of food handler certificate. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms and front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a container on the front counter with hand sanitizer not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the toilet seat on the floor in the ladies room. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a broken beer bottle behind the toilet in the mens restroom. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food contaminated by by a live roach crawling on it. See stop sale. Observed a live roach crawling inside the ice machine bin. **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter and hood system soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of To go containers on the dining room floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
17
Jun 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cook use the sink to fill a cup of water and than dump ice in the sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and in the men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom and front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
39
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: At time of callback inspection No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria with no proof of food handler certificate employee has been employed one year **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: At time of callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria with no proof of food handler certificate employee has been employed one year **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in upstairs storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in upstairs storage room **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria with no proof of food handler certificate employee has been employed one year **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed front counter hand washing sink water draining slowly **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in upstairs storage room **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
70
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