BASEMENT KITCHEN AND WARM UP KITCHEN
1801 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-341-1500
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine chlorine at 0.00ppms.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted it over the mop sink.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 053400 and 055333 expired on 08/18/2023
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine chlorine at 0.00ppms.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The dishwasher put a key in the dispenser and it started working.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several large pans not inverted. The manager had them inverted.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the dish machine only reaching.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted it over the mop sink.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 053400 and 055333 expired on 08/18/2023
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed most of the August tags were not dated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The chef brought towels.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form sent via email. The operator printed it and displayed it during the inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray with a blue green liquid not labeled at the bar. The chef labeled it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the beverage walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food on the walk-in freezer floor. The Chef had the cases put on shelves.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the dish machine.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Both expired 053400 08/18/23- 055333 08/18/2023.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.