LIVING ROOM/ MAIN KITCHEN
3201 COLLINS AVENUE, Miami FL 33140 · 305-206-5752
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils inside Kitchen high temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 149F)
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed underneath counter reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F.
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils inside Kitchen high temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 149F)
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed utensils inside Kitchen high temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 149F). Employees started sanitizing inside 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon above bread in shelving inside walk in cooler. Person in charge inverted them.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler underneath the service counter for more than 4 hours. Food was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler underneath the service counter. Those food was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (130F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box. Chicken was reheated to 165 F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean spatulas inside Kitchen between backsplash of the 3 compartment sink and the wall. Utensils were rewashed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed underneath counter reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the dry Black beans. Person in charge corrected.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food cart blocking a hand sink at the employee cafeteria. As per employee just some minutes. Employee washed his hands coached and the cart was moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed some spatulas and knives stored in between 3 compartment sink and the wall. Employee rewashed and moved them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler located underneath counter at living room pantry. Thermometer was placed inside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean plastic containers.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with soiled residues. Employee washed it.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwasher at the bar using hot water sanitizing is from 199 to 196 range.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed some items under time control, but the written procedure was not filled out. Chef filled it out immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop olives. Employee discarded the container.
Food stored under soap line. Observed bread tray stored under soap line exposed to drip. Bread tray was moved to the side.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Missing trash container at the hand sink station located next to the double door.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above bread inside walk in cooler. Chef inverted the storage order.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop flour. Plastic container was discarded.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top of the ice bin. Employee moved it immediately to be washed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar area. Sign was posted immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose with accumulation of mold like substance. Employee started cleaning it.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters and mussel tags not marked with the last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at hot box at preparation area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at cook line.
Apr 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters and mussel tags not marked with the last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets stored in front of handwashing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - coffee bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed portable coffee station outside on the left side of the hotel entrance, with coffee shop machine, coconut water, and pastries.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers containing cinnamon sticks and sugar not identified as common name.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at the entrance of room service area next to ice machine. Maintenance crew fixed handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside peanut container at preparation area. Operator removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at hot box at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned containers at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink with slow draining at main kitchen sink.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 employee touching chocolate pieces for decoration without wearing gloves. Employee was coached about the correct technique and the decoration was discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink ( bakery area) is used as a dump sink. Manager coached the employees about the hand sink use.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling at the living room back area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop inside standing water 80 F. Water was discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign for station located underneath the counter line in the kitchen.and inside living room back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets ( living room )
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink with plumbing issues ( main kitchen prep area).
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