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1801 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-341-1500
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in drawer reach in cooler. The chef put the beef patties in the bottom drawer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar entrance. The chef had it removed.
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 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook put on gloves without washing his hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with water on the floor at the ware washing area. The cook removed it.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The cook inverted it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed it.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed an ice cream scoop in a water temperature of 71°F. The chef poured out the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan in the kitchen the guard is soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a smoothie in the preparation cooler. The cook discarded it.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 053400 08/18/23- 055333 08/18/2023 are both expired.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (115F - Hot Holding). As per the cook the items were placed on line approximately one hour ago. The cook turned up the heat on the holding cabinet.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter was dated 2020.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large 5 gallon plastic container with cooking oil on the floor next to the freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles 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.