AC HOTEL MIAMI BEACH
2912 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 786-264-4720
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese at 49 F inside the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Employee placed the cheese bag on ice.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ribeye above shredded cabbage inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the Front bar. Station was restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside walk in cooler with no date marking. Rice was cooked yesterday 6/23 in the morning.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.Observed mold like substance inside the dishwasher machine.Employee cleaned it immediately.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed missing date on cooked rice from 1/7 ( as per chef ) inside the walk in cooler. Chef labeled the rice.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor underneath and in between some equipments.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cardboard boxes with food items on walk in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed char dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use As evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm at the Bar area.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed char dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside DM at the bar with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. All the glassware will be washed inside the machine located in the kitchen area.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves fish ceviche with no parasite letter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw skirt steak above the cooked bacon and the pork in the reach in cooler.Employee inverted them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed ROP salmon already thawed inside the sealed bag. Establishment is not following the supplier instructions to thaw the fish ( 5 filets )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese at 49 F inside the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Employee placed the cheese bag on ice.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use As evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm at the Bar area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed ROP salmon already thawed inside the sealed bag. Establishment is not following the supplier instructions to thaw the fish.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the corner of the storage cage.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the Bar counter. Employee inverted them.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at the buffet area. Area was restocked with soap.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially frozen fish thawing under refrigeration inside ROP sealed bag. Employee cut the bag immediately to allow oxygen get in.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on small white board in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Employee moved them from there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior surfaces of some equipment are soiled ( oven, RIC ).
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at the bar area. Employee inverted the silverware.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed buffet with missing sneezed guard to protect non tcs toppings, bread and croissants. Employee set up the sneeze guard for the buffet.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test kit.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples for self service buffet and no utensils were provided. Person in charge moved the apples to the kitchen immediately to wrap them.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside dish machine located at the bar. Employee cleaned it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in front of the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled ( cooler in front of the line ).
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit in the kitchen. Kitchen uses quart test kit and only chlorine test kit is available.
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his body and them, handling food without washing hands.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit in the kitchen. Kitchen uses quart test kit and only chlorine test kit is available.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager for establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the station. Employee restocked the station.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. As per employee. The soap just finished. Station was restocked.
Food stored on floor. Observed French fries boxes on the walk in freezer floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside standing water in the kitchen.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and turkey being thawed in pride standing water. Person in charge open the cold running water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.