ALDEN HOTEL/BAR LUCA
2925 INDIAN CREEK DR, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.639.8829
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Info was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breakfast potatoes at 109 F at the waiting station. Cooked discarded immediately because breakfast time finished.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between equipments. Employee removed and send them to the 3 CS.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched portion of pasta when it was already cooked. That portion of the pasta was discarded.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing consumer advisory on the menu. Chef printed it and posted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioning vent with accumulation of dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Some areas in the kitchen and where the coolers area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 3 compartment sink.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the bun when preparing to assessing the hamburger. Employee was coached and heated the bread to 145 immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food residue on the blade. Employee cleaned it immediately.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair net. Employees got hair restraints on them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved it out.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Manager moved them behind the counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar ( as per employee) with no label. Employee labeled the container.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot water sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Aug 28, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature (85F - Cold Holding). As per employee no more than 4 hrs, employee moved it to the cooler.
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. Info was provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits to check sanitizer ( quat and chlorine ).
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot water sanitizer.
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. Reporting agreement missing for all the employees. Info was provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. Employee restocked the station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil ( spoons ) in standing water. Employee discarded the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits to check sanitizer concentration.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed quat sanitizer ( as per employee ) without label. Employee labeled the product immediately.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the front bar area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container on the floor. Employee moved it.
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