LENNOX MIAMI/PREP KITCHEN
1900 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-531-6800
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over steak and octopus in the walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the staircase.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the walk in cooler floor. Observed several plastic and metal containers with different types of food on the walk in freezer floor.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed cauliflower in a vacuum sealed bag only dated no time on the bag.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two ice buckets not inverted on a shelf. The manager inverted them.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 4 packs of tuna still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 40°F.
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 4 packs of tuna still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 40°F.
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 a container of the flour. The person in charge inverted the scoop.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over steak and octopus in the walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 a tuna filet still in the vacuum.
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 a tuna filet still in the vacuum.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the staircase.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different types of proteins on the walk-in freezer floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The manager put it on a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with different not labeled by the ice machine.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed shrimp ceviche on the lunch menu and tuna tartare on the dinner menu. As per the chef those items are severed under cooked.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted the buckets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the stairwell.
Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor by the ice machine.
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days Juan, Luis, Christian, Andries Mariana, Herman and Lester.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a stack of cheese on the line above the rim of the container. The chef grabbed it with his bare hands and wrapped it.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over cooked vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 two packages of tuna in the vacuum.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the preparation room down stairs.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days Juan, Luis, Christian, Andries Mariana, Herman and Lester.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the warehouse washing room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed
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 two packages of tuna in the vacuum.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
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 a container of sugar. The manager inverted the scoop.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and chicken above walnuts in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed vegetation not labeled in the upright cooler in the preparation kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different items on the walk-in freezer floor. The manager moved it.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed in the dry storage room. The manager moved it.
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 a container of flour. The manager moved it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted it.
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