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ALBION HOTEL

1650 JAMES AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.913.1000

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2326573
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the dish washer wash her hands for approximately five seconds.
High priority/12A-17-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The manager paid during the inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the green cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a food handler wash her hands for approximately 5 seconds.
High priority/12A-17-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinse a towel in the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the preparation reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic pan with water and utensils in the sink. The manager
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the preparation reach in cooler. The manager removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with oil not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager//Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Time Extended/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven.,
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., Repeat Violation Time Extended/Return visit Nov 3, 2023 · - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., Repeat Violation Time Extended
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven.,
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., Repeat Violation Time Extended
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid it during the inspection.
High priority/50-17-3
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 and printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
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 and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided and printed.
Basic/51-13-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven.,
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.