ANGLER'S HOTEL-MIAMI BEACH-EL PATIO
660 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-534-9600
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cherry tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef placed inside 1 hour prior.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cherry tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef placed inside 1 hour prior.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, chef placed inside 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by trash can, chef removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs not linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at line nor inverted. Employee inverted plates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at preparation area at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Chef removed them.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked meatballs at walk in cooler. Chef relocated products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed Valeriano Choc no food handler certificate.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with flour and sugar not labeled stored next to walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, rice and meatballs at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted above preparation table across cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed Bread not Cover stored by reach in cooler next to handsink at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed calamari and short ribs vacuumed sealed with no date or time of production at reach in freezer located near cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back of kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container with utensils inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Container was removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of lemons and onions on walk-in cooler floor.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding). As per chef, 3 hrs. Chef moved items to oven for rapid heating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, staff started signing form during inspection.
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open cup of coffee on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Staff removed products from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in 89F water. Her moved container to grill for rapid heating.
Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at kitchen area.
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