Miami Restaurateurs Denounce Selective Raids and Demand Transparency

Miami restaurateurs denounce selective raids

F+B Miami calls for an end to abusive inspections

Restaurant owners face excessive surveillance in Miami

The restaurant community in Miami raised its voice during a public event to denounce systematic raids they say are silently and unfairly impacting the food and beverage industry.

Last Friday, F+B Miami led a hearing at City Hall, supported by business owners, workers, and concerned citizens.

During the session, representatives from F+B Miami stated that the inspections targeting restaurants are neither random nor routine.

They claimed the operations are excessive, intimidating, and selectively focused, while other economic sectors in the city operate with greater leniency.

Miami restaurateurs denounce selective raids

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According to F+B Miami’s spokespersons, a dedicated task force may have been assigned exclusively to monitor restaurants.

Describing it as a punitive strategy that goes beyond health regulations.

In their view, these actions may be driven by political, economic, or even personal motives.

As reported by Cibercuba.

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The event went beyond a collective complaint. Attendees shared moving stories, directed questions at officials, and demanded accountability regarding the ongoing operations.

The message was clear: the issue is not just economic—it also impacts the social fabric and the reputation of the city.

One phrase that strongly resonated was: “This isn’t just hurting businesses—it’s hurting Miami.”

Reflecting the sentiment of a sector hit hard by what they view as discriminatory and baseless practices.

“We Won’t Stay Silent Any Longer”

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The restaurateurs declared that this was just the first of many actions to come.

F+B Miami expressed gratitude for the public’s support and called on more community members to join their cause.

“We’re fed up, and we won’t stay silent anymore.”

They declared before media outlets and attending officials.

Is Change Coming?

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The sector has made it clear: they won’t stop fighting until the authorities ensure fair and unbiased inspections.

With no hidden agendas.

In the meantime, they promise to keep the pressure alive and continue demanding equitable treatment for all economic sectors in the city.

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