CRYSTAL LOUNGE
152 SUNNY ISLES BLVD STE 13, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 786-202-9603
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature of 53°F and located on prep table in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw shell eggs, raw chicken and raw beef stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Operator is doing a special process conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised manager must discontinue using machine and before engaging in an activity an approved HACCP plan is required. Provided operator with a blank application.
Accumulation of black build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
Observed case of juice stored on floor in bar area. Bartender moved to shelf.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter. Bartender moved behind bar counter, out of customer reach.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lemons in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees trained through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. However some certificates missing.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket being stored on floor in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and case of tomatoes stored on floor in kitchen area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in reach of customers.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna being stored over various ready to eat sauces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna ceaser dressing w/ raw egg and raw beef however menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining various pans of food. All located in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining cut vegetables. Located in reach in cooler under grill.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken being stored on top of cut lettuce. Located in reach in cooler under grill.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature of 53°F and located on prep table in kitchen area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink located in bar area. Chef removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering caviar, ceasar dressing w/ raw eggs, and raw salmon but menu does not identify that items are or contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.