BISCAYNE BAY YACHT CLUB
2540 S BAYSHORE DR, Miami FL 33133 · (305)858-6303
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
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OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establish to start shift, then began to complete service plates and deliver to tables without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash procedures.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw chicken onto grill then proceeded to plate coleslaw onto plate. Coached employee on proper glove and hand wash procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler container of raw beef stored on top of trays of desserts. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed none attached at dishwashing area hose bib.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use bar hand wash sink as dump sink, discarding ice into sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of rice and tuna salad in walk in cooler not date marked with date of preparation. As per operator from the day before.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of seasoning on shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open can of soda stored on prep table cutting board. Employee discarded.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of sugar and flour on kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed next to hot table plates not stored inverted a protected manner.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep tables. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line oven doors.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and personal water bottles stored on prep table across from dishwasher.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over sanitizer bin in preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of food debris Also observed interior of oven with accumulation of grease and food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dishwasher area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed sous vide packages not dated and time marked in reach in freezer next to back exit door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two raw beef steaks (frozen) thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator removed steaks.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler next to bar entrance, raw shelled eggs stored over cheeses.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed for spray hose at ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin at bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, containers of cooking oil, mayo and panko stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of beef, chicken and shrimp stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door handles at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed not dated for reduced oxygen packaged steaks. As per chef has been about 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink packages of chicken thawing in standing water. Chef turned on faucet to run over chicken.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean utensils without washing hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below the ware washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing breads,potato fries stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the interior of convection ovens
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored above raw veal located in the walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the outside.
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.
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.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the interior of convection ovens
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.