BIRNAM'S ALIBI
218 ESPANOLA WAY, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid during the inspection
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with corn meal not labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Food manager certification expired. 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 Jonathan T Phillips expired on 01-30-24.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification expired; Ellio
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. 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 Jonathan T Phillips expired on 01-30-24.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification expired; Ellio
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.qq
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid during the inspection
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed a chlorine test kit the restaurant is using quaternary.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with corn meal not labeled.
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.