MATADOR ROOM
2901 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 786.470.3412
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 14 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 hamburgers above stone crabs inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue on can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty container inside the hand sink at the banquet prep area. Employee removed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container to scoop marinated olives. Chef discarded the container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The towel was removed immediately.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the hand sink located by reach in cooler 14. Sign was posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cooler located at the outdoor bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers ready to use. All containers were sent to the ware washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with food item without label. Employee labeled it.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside the hand sink at the ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside banquet ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverage containers on prep table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic food container is cracked. Person in charge discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at the pantry station. Sign was posted immediately.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed banquet reach in cooler soiled with debris inside.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed one of the hand sink at the banquet area has a leak from the pipe.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked noodles inside WIC 21 banquet. Person in charge inverted them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by dirty dishes at the ware washing area. Employee moved all dirty dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink station. Missing at the barista station and indoor bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on the floor ( indoor bar and banquet area). Buckets were moved immediately.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label in food container. Person in charge removed it.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection 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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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare offered on the menu without being identified as raw item. Menu is printed in house, so they reprinted the menu while I was conducting the inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the WIF.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. No dishwasher utensils inside. Sanitizer bucket was not connected, 2 detergent buckets were installed. Executive chef requested the sanitizer immediately. Machine was calibrated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : milk (44 F - Cold Holding); half/ half (45F - Cold Holding) at coffee station inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs. Compressor was covered with papers and temperature went up. Chief engineer fixed the problem.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak on hand sink faucet located at the ware washing area.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed hamburgers above stone crabs inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink was blocked by dirty containers at the Warewashing area. Employee moved all the containers.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed at the cooler located next to the fryer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed the towel.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath the hand sink located by the the warewaarea.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink used to discard leftover food. Person in charge explained the employees about the issue and an employee clean the hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to deserve Napa. Container was discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage container with water next to clean utensils at the coffee service area. Banquet chef discarded it immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee moved it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer for cooler number 2. Ambient thermometer was placed inside the cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink located at the warewashing station.
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.