Top 25 in depth: Miami

By Clancy & Gracie
November 14, 2026

Clancy: Pull up a stool. These are the 25 restaurants in Miami with the heaviest enforcement record between November 15, 2021 and November 14, 2026. Between them: 58 emergency closures, $27,360 in fines and 57 inspector-cited complaints.

58 emergency closures25 of 25 venues

$27,360 in fineson the record

57 inspector-cited complaintsadministrative

In Miami, 4 of every 100 licensed restaurants had at least one emergency closure in these five years; statewide it was 6. That is lower than the statewide rate.

#1 IRON SUSHI — Miami
Emergency closures 5 (July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, November 2025, April 2026)Fines $1,360 (6)Complaints 7Order filings 24Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Emergency closures hit IRON SUSHI in Miami during July 2025, September 2025, November 2025, and April 2026. The fines came to $1,360.00. This record also lists 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Gade pi byen; the coffee grounds whisper of a long journey for this file. Papa Legba watched it pass through without much fuss.
#2 SANG'S CHINESE FOOD — North Miami Beach
Emergency closures 4 (May 2022, March 2025, July 2025, October 2025)Fines $1,200 (4)Complaints 3Order filings 14Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit SANG'S CHINESE FOOD in North Miami Beach: May 2022, March 2025, July 2025, and October 2025. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bouki is restless. I am finishing the entry.
#3 PACK SUPERMARKET — Miami
Emergency closures 4 (October 2025, December 2025, March 2026, August 2026)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 16Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Four emergency closures hit PACK SUPERMARKET in Miami: October 2025, December 2025, March 2026, August 2026. The fines came to $800.00. The record also lists 16 order filings.
Gracie: M wè sa nan kafe a; the white candle burns steady for this tally. Papa Legba lets the weight of that file settle.
#4 LE GENIE RESTAURANT* — North Miami Beach
Emergency closures 3 (February 2024, September 2025, July 2026)Fines $1,880 (4)Complaints 9Order filings 11Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on June 26, 2023, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in February 2024, September 2025, and July 2026 for Le Genie Restaurant in North Miami Beach. The fines came to $1,880.00. Given the June 2023 ownership change, the earlier record still counts.
Gracie: The rooster feather rests beside me. I am taking my time.
#5 ICHIMI* — Miami
Emergency closures 3 (February 2024, October 2025, August 2026)Fines $400 (1)Complaints 1Order filings 12Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 21, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: The emergency closures for ICHIMI in Miami are documented for February 2024, October 2025, and August 2026. The fines came to $400.00. Papa Legba's gate lets the earlier record remain even after an ownership change.
Gracie: Bouki points at the closures, then the fines. I can read a hint.
#6 OCEAN 5 CAFE — Miami Beach
Emergency closures 3 (July 2024, August 2025, May 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 9Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Emergency closures occurred in July 2024, August 2025, and May 2026. The fines came to $1,200.00. A record detail notes just a single inspector-cited administrative complaint in Miami Beach.
Gracie: A capuchin is an audience, not an editor. The rooster feather waits while I separate the signal from the theatre.
#7 CLUB DE LA MILANESA — Miami
Emergency closures 3 (February 2026, May 2026, August 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 8Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in February 2026, May 2026, and August 2026 for this venue in Miami. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also shows there were 8 order filings.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte can wait; Baron Samedi watches the tally move along. This accumulation feels like a slow river flowing through the stone.
#8 AYESHA FINE DINING INC — Miami
Emergency closures 2 (October 2025, October 2025)Fines $1,600 (4)Complaints 3Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures occurred in October 2025 and October 2025 for Ayesha Fine Dining Inc in Miami. The fines came to $1,600.00. There are also 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints on file.
Gracie: Papa Legba has crossroads where the same month repeats. This record is quite long.
#9 KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL† — Cutler Bay
Emergency closures 2 (August 2025, October 2025)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 3Order filings 8Ownership change: n.a.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures occurred in August 2025 and October 2025. The fines came to $800.00. There are 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints on the record for Kelly's Cajun Grill in Cutler Bay.
Gracie: Baron Samedi can wait. This paper is as light as a white candle flame.
#10 VILLA — Miami Gardens
Emergency closures 2 (October 2025, June 2026)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 6Order filings 5Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in October 2025 and June 2026 for this spot in Miami Gardens. The fines came to $800.00. The record also lists 6 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: The coffee grounds stay in my cup; the figures stay as printed. A quiet table can hold a loud record without decorating it.
#11 BAGEL EXPRESS — Miami
Emergency closures 2 (August 2026, November 2026)Fines $0 (0)Complaints 2Order filings 8Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: BAGEL EXPRESS in Miami had an emergency closure order 2 times, in August 2026 and November 2026. Add 2 inspector-cited administrative complaints to that.
Gracie: Bouki nudged the closure list toward me. I am reading it.
#12 OSMAN’S RESTAURANT* — North Miami Beach
Emergency closures 2 (August 2024, October 2024)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 27, 2023, but the recorded ownership-change exception applied, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in August 2024 and October 2024 for OSMAN’S RESTAURANT in North Miami Beach. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also includes six order filings.
Gracie: Bouki reached for the page before I finished reading. Baron Samedi can wait outside; this page can wait for daylight.
#13 TANG WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT* — Miami
Emergency closures 1 (June 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 10Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on September 16, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There was an emergency closure in June 2025 for Tang Wok Chinese Restaurant in Miami. The fines came to $1,200.00. Even with an ownership change documented in September 2024, the earlier record remains part of this file.
Gracie: Let me read; that rooster feather feels light against my gris-gris bag. This accumulation is a long walk for Papa Legba.
#14 MY LITTLE CAPTAIN GOURMET — Miami
Emergency closures 1 (October 2025)Fines $2,800 (5)Complaints 7Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There was an emergency closure in October 2025 for this venue in Miami. The fines came to $2,800.00. This record also lists 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Beside my candle, Papa Legba opened the gate and this file walked right through. That tally feels as long as a slow dance with Manman Brigitte.
#15 LA BODEGA RESTAURANT — Miami
Emergency closures 2 (October 2024, February 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 2Order filings 5Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in October 2024 and February 2026 for LA BODEGA RESTAURANT in Miami. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also lists 5 order filings.
Gracie: With Bouki watching, Manman Brigitte keeps the count; that tally is a long journey. Manman Brigitte keeps her ledger; I am watching the shape of this record.
#16 DICRESPO† — Miami
Emergency closures 2 (October 2025, March 2026)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit DICRESPO in Miami, in October 2025 and March 2026. The fines came to $800.00. The record also lists 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: I leave the figures intact and the rooster feather where it is. My candle is steady; I am not rushing the meaning between the lines.
#17 BEACHES BAR & GRILL SUNRISE CAFE† — Miami Beach
Emergency closures 2 (January 2023, April 2023)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2023 and April 2023 for this venue in Miami Beach. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also notes there are 6 order filings.
Gracie: Papa Legba gets the crossroads. I get the closures and fines.
#18 KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL — HIALEAH
Emergency closures 2 (July 2026, September 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL in HIALEAH, in July 2026 and September 2026. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also lists 6 order filings.
Gracie: Bouki nudged my elbow. I was still reading.
#19 MONSERRATE RESTAURANTE*† — Doral
Emergency closures 2 (January 2024, September 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on November 12, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2024 and September 2025 for Monserrate Restaurante in Doral. The fines came to $1,200.00. Even after an ownership change in November 2026, the earlier record remains part of this file.
Gracie: The candle is steady; Papa Legba lets these papers drift by. That tally feels like a long river flowing through the grounds.
#20 SUSHI SAKE HOMESTEAD* — HOMESTEAD
Emergency closures 2 (November 2024, January 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 5Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 25, 2023, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in November 2024 and January 2026 for Sushi Sake Homestead. The fines came to $1,200.00. Even with an ownership change in January 2023, the earlier record remains attached.
Gracie: My shoulder is reserved for Bouki, not additional commentary. The rooster feather is still, and that is useful when the paper is not.
#21 THYME MACHINE — Miami
Emergency closures 2 (October 2025, September 2026)Fines $400 (1)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in October 2025 and September 2026 for THYME MACHINE in Miami. The fines came to $400.00. The record also lists 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: Bondye bon. Closures and fines leave little room for a short reaction.
#22 LA VINA ARAGON — HIALEAH
Emergency closures 2 (January 2022, October 2023)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit LA VINA ARAGON in HIALEAH, in January 2022 and October 2023. The fines came to $800.00. The record also lists 6 order filings.
Gracie: Nothing in my gris-gris bag edits the entry. The bag stays nearby; the record has offered its own surprise.
#23 Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC — Cutler Bay
Emergency closures 2 (January 2023, September 2025)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit Y & O PERUVIAN FOOD LLC in Cutler Bay, in January 2023 and September 2025. The fines came to $800.00. There are 6 order filings on the record.
Gracie: My white candle does not amend closures or fines. Papa Legba keeps the crossroads; I am keeping the distinction clear.
#24 CAFE ENCLAVE — HIALEAH
Emergency closures 2 (December 2025, August 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 5Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures happened in December 2025 and August 2026 for CAFE ENCLAVE in HIALEAH. The fines came to $1,200.00. There are 5 order filings on the record.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Manman Brigitte keeps the figures straight. This list has many pages.
#25 CHEZ SOLANGE RESTAURANT LLC† — Miami
Emergency closures 1 (July 2023)Fines $920 (2)Complaints 8Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: There was an emergency closure in July 2023 for this venue in Miami. The fines came to $920.00. This record also lists 8 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bouki can chatter later; I am reading the closures and fines. The entry does not need a costume; it needs another look.

* Includes records from before a reported ownership change because the trading name continued and/or administrative complaints preceded the change.

† Licence has a delinquent or inactive DBPR status; that status alone does not establish closure.

Gracie: Bouki has read the whole list and needs a lie-down. 25 of these 25 had at least one emergency closure order in these five years, and every fine and complaint above is on the public record. The score counts only against whoever runs the kitchen today, so read each entry as written.

How this ranking works

Each emergency closure episode adds ten points, and each order filing inside it adds three more, so for the same number of filings a venue shut repeatedly outranks one bunched into a single closure. Every $250 in fines adds one point, and each inspector-cited administrative complaint adds two. Nearby filings (seven days or less apart) group into one episode. A tenancy boundary excludes records from before a qualifying ownership change unless the documented exception applies. Read the methodology.