AXEL HOTEL MIAMI LLC
1500 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Mar 7, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 3 salmon filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 3 salmon filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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 3 salmon filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed next to the cook top. The cook removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the glass upright cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection 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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Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 two salmon filets still in the vacuum. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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 two salmon filets still in the vacuum. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The manager moved it to a shelf. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs. Priority: Basic
Observed: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Priority: Basic
Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the bar. The manager put in a thermometer. Priority: Basic
Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Priority: Basic
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato paste dented. The manager discarded it.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over oranges. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty coffee mug in the sink. The manager removed it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a shelf in the storage room with containers of cooking on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine, on top of prep counter and chemical spray bottles hanging from oven door handles, not labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of avocados and a box of limes stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed plastic oil containers and cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, stored in front of kitchen ice machine.
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.