GEORGE'S
300 72 ST, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 8645586
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler under cooking equipments. Chef removed it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015040531 | Sep 9, 2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef and cooked vegetables on shelf in walk in cooler.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach on shelf above 3 compartment sink missing label.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground at bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris and mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean hotel pans on shelf above dish machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of ribs thawing in submerged water. Observed container wraith fish thawing in ambient temperature on shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer at prep table near 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in side of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed sanitizer bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed drain line exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under white cutting board on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lightbulb in walk in cooler missing glass shield.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed hose connected to hose bibb at mop sink without backflow preventer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust.
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near machine. Operator provided soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 food handlers certificates expired for Silvia Chavero and Jorge Peñaranda.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with window cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of peppers stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. One ployee placed container on shelf.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine. Operator placed bucket off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed container from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of double door reach in cooler in front of dish machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside of walk in cooler and double door reach in cooler.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven i
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler under cooking equipments. Chef removed it.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. At mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, lasagna, held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with salmon on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put them inside sanitizer bucket solution.
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.