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LIQUE MIAMI WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

3957 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · (305) 354-9300

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333374
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to cups being stored inside. Advised manager and he removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Cleaned and sanitized pots stored on floor under dishwasher.
Basic/24-07-4
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In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
Basic/06-01-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Straws provided on bar top for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Basic/25-27-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to post.
Intermediate/02A-01-5
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Cleaned and sanitized pots and pans stored on floor in kitchen area.
Basic/24-07-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
Basic/25-27-4
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
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 to print.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezerk.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 to print.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezerk.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of cooked snapper. Chef rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

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.