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BAIRES GRILL

2200 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.763.8342

Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335266
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the beef.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large plastic container on top of the hand washing sink by the ice machine. The manager removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled at the bar. The manager had it labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted it.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two ice cream scoopers in water with a temperature of 76°F. The cook poured out the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back of the kitchen in the corner.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back of the kitchen in the corner.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed the dish machine at the bar at chlorine 0.00 ppms. The manager instructed the bar tenders to use the machine in the kitchen and called for service.
Intermediate/16-59-1
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted it.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed it.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the back of the kitchen in the corner.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled through out the kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw breaded chicken over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager cleaned it.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted it.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a Gatorade in a reach in cooler at the cook line. The chef removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled. The chef labeled it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
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 10 packages of tuna at an internal temperature of 35°F still in the vacuum in the walk-in cooler. The cook cut the corners of the vacuum packages.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on top of the reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior doors has a gap in the middle of the two doors that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
Basic/10-14-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook moved the tons.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed the towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over heavy cream in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The chef took it wash.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a lot of items stacked on top of the handwashing sink next to the mop sink. The cook removed everything.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose connected at the hand washing sink at the ware washing area. The chef removed the hose.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed and displayed it during the inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty bottle of water on top of a reach in cooler. The chef discarded the bottle.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed 4 large plastic containers of cooking oil on the floor in the storage room. The chef put the oil on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The manager put the straws behind the bar.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large containers with different foods not labeled by the storage room. The chef labeled the containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over fish in the reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a hand washing sink valve.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle with a yellow liquid. The manager labeled it.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter next to the ice machine not dated. The manager dated it.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan with potatoes and chicken on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager moved the items.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. The bar tender moved the bucket.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook moved it.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in a water temperature of 80°F. The cook poured it out.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.