ARTISAN KITCHEN AND BAR
658 CRANDON BLVD STE 120, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 786.489.8258
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 16 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. Provided to manager. Manager posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021019509 | Feb 25, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Aug 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Fernando Lander 06/02/2021 with expired food manager certification.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Jun 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Fernando Lander 06/02/2021 with expired food manager certification.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brick used to clean oven inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of cleaning solution near front counter with no label. Operator labeled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives stored in between reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat cheese (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line station. Operator had employee place items in freezer for rapid chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area not inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter engaging in food preparation not wearing a proper hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear e it of restaurant.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at prep area reach in cooler soiled with slime like substance.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold lime substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in coolers at prep area and cook line.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at Cook line with double container. As per operator for approximately 2 hours prior, advised operator on correct procedures.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 05-2024 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line between reach in cooler and prep table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water turned off at hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing task removed gloves and placed new gloves no handwashing prior. Coached cook on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per operator he placed products inside 2 hours prior, advised operator to place ice on top of products for rapid cooling.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired on 06-08-2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted at cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers ambient temperature at 53. As per food employee he has been leaving reach in cooler open, advised operator to keep it closed and monitor the temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at shelf.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water faucet in disrepair by pastries reach in cooler hand washing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (54F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); cheese tequenos (49F - Cold Holding); spinach (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from the fryers. As per operator being opening and closing reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place ice bags and keep monitoring temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub inside handwashing sink at front counter.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers ambient temperature at 53. As per food employee he has been leaving reach in cooler open, advised operator to keep it closed and monitor the temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastries reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator placed new ambient thermometer inside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of reach in coolers throughout cook line.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Fish not held entire time.
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. Provided to manager. Manager posted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At he time of the inspection observed hand sink blocked by trash can.
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. At the time of the inspection provided to manager, manager provided to staff on duty and staff signed employee reporting health agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator placed thermometer at cooler across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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