BUNGALOW BEACH BAR AND GRILL
3921 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 45 F ( for less than 4 hours as per employee). Employee placed ice underneath.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017018090 | Apr 10, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, then 50 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed items inside the dishwasher machine with not sanitizer solution available. Employee restocked the station and calibrated the machine to chlorine 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of 0 chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher at the bar.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler gaskets at the cooler in front of the cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda station shelving completely soiled at the outside bar.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure at the bar area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the kitchen door entrance.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizing solution 0 ppm at the bar dishwasher machine. No sanitizing solution was present. Employee added chlorine solution bucket to the machine and adjusted it to chlorine 50 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside dishwasher machine that is without sanitizing solution. Employee added chlorine solution bucket to the machine and adjusted it to chlorine 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna at 47 F inside reach in cooler located in front of the fryers. Employee added ice to lower the temperature. As per employee, just for 1 hr.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine draining into bar hand sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and fish ceviche offered in the establishment without advertising that are raw food items on the menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizing solution inside 3 compartment sink and buckets and chlorine test kit for bar dishwasher machine that.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure at the bar area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the kitchen door entrance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. All throughout the kitchen and outside bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for plastic container with salt at the bar.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee moved it.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath hand sink. Maintenance employee came to fix the issue.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw fish and then touched bread with the same gloves without washed her hands.Employee washed her hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties above container with pico de gallo. Employee reorganized the items.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tag removed before container being emptied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to dispense sugar. Person in charge discarded the plastic container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to food items. Employee moved the phone.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located at the end of the cook line.
Feb 6, 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 raw chicken and raw beef above washed spinach in the reach in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employees were explained about the right procedure.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dish machine. Employee cleaned it immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic 2oz container used to serve quinoa.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue on clean ready to use containers. Employee inverted them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature 70 F)
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her face and placed gloves on to work with food without washing her hands. Employee was explained about the correct procedure and rewashed her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 45 F ( for less than 4 hours as per employee). Employee placed ice underneath.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
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 commercially packaged tuna already thawed inside sealed package. Employee opened the bags.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. It was move to underneath.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. It was moved to the bottom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife improperly stored in between reach in cooler pieces. Knife was sent to the 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plastic containers stored on the floor. Employee moved it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers.
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.