BACON BITCH
1001 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 9542565657
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 74f tomatoes 64f items held less than 4hrs.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area a small white cutting board with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at warewashing area, wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at prep area missing tiles.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at region and cooler at prep area soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED PORK (48F - Cooling)at reach in cooler at prep area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED PORK (48F - Cooling)at reach in cooler at prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooking line fliptop cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mixed greens (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at kitchen area a soiled ladle and wiping cloth.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area a small white cutting board with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at prep table at kitchen area an employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed phone during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers at warewashing area, wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at prep area missing tiles.
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage room cases of fry oil stored on the floor.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at region and cooler at prep area soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 17, 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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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in prep area soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks next to soda syrup stand not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside RIC soiled.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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 can opener blade in prep area so8led with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks next to soda syrup stand not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing watches while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation without a proper hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at warewashing area broken and in poor repair.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 establishments.
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 salmon at reach in cooler at kitchen with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed it from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee set up 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box door in disrepair at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at establishment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by handsink at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over potatoes at reaching cooler at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by kitchen.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alvaro Mira expired on 12/09/2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil buckets not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by dishwasher area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at establishment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by handsink at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pancake batter (74F - Cold Holding). As per person in charge, less than one hour. They were in the process of baking.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potatoes crispies (119F - Hot Holding). As per person in charge, less than an hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun and holster soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
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/. Observed ore than 4 employees working with no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over preparation area across from cookline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled over preparation line at kitchen area across from cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation line at kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle drink on preparation table at kitchen area. Bottle was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets at kitchen area in disrepair and missing flip tops at same unit.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at warewashing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at female bathroom used by staff.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large fan at kitchen area soiled with dust and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at fryers area and near hand washing sink at kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area next to fryers and wall soiled on let side of soda gun at bar area.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up items from floor, changed gloves but did not wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 74f tomatoes 64f items held less than 4hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots 125f less than 4hrs,
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above make line in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open soda can and drinks inside upright reach in cooler in storage area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door between uses. Tongs stored on gas line valve in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in coolers.
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.