BAR CENTRO
4041 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.605.1234
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is not clean.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted the food containers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris inside the oven.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sweet plantains left at ambient temperature to thaw. Employee was coached and moved the plantains to the cooler.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags with missing dates.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed again from original location without Plan Review approval.Hand sink was located by the ice machine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink was removed again from the original location without approval by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside the reach in cooler located next to the ice machine. Thermometer was placed inside the cooler immediately.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing date on oyster tags.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added it. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed all tags are not organized by date.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing date on oyster tags.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caviar is offered in the establishment.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added it. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. Scoop was removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food item with no label in the plastic bin ( sugar as per Executive Sous chef). The food item was labeled.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located next to the exit door blocked by trash containers.Person in charge moved them.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the front bar. Soap was restocked.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at the front bar. Missing splash guard, clean glasses were stored next to sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic container stored in the kitchen floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at the front bar. Sign was posted.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.