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MIAMI BOWLS

1659 JAMES AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305) 530 8203

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats4
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2338340
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the in use triple using quaternary sanitizer and the test kit is for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-32-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Observed Jennifer working as a food handler. As per Jennifer she has been employed for approximately 6 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Basic/10-18-5
The state's own report →
Jul 1, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the preparation reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the food handler wearing a watch and several bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
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 with shredded coconut on the shelf by the mop sink.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed a stainless steel container with 3 large spoons in it with a liquid. As per the person in charge it is sanitizer. The person in charge poured out the sanitizer washed rinse and sanitized the container and spoons.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed the cook cut bananas with a knife. As per the cook the bananas weren't washed.
Basic/08B-39-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4

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.