MICKEY BURKES
1265 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner paid the license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019046916 | Jul 19, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | $1,920 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler come from the office and put on gloves and began to handle food with out washing his hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl on the menu. As per the manager that is served raw and it's not identified as raw.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the small stall.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between the prep table and reach in cooler. The manager removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 80°F. The manager poured out the water.
Oct 28, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato diver soiled by the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout soiled.
Mar 31, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato dicer soiled on the wall by the back door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an half empty bottle of milk and a Gatorade in the upright cooler above bacon and fries. The bartender moved the employee drink to the bottom shelf.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over fish at the cook line. The manager moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of pork in a plastic container with water. The manager poured out the water and open the cold water fauce.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 beef patties over hash browns at the cook line. The cook removed the hash browns.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed the knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. The bar and kitchen dish machines are both not sanitizing. The manager set up the triple sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner paid the license during the inspection.
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. Form provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager cleaned the blade and the bar tender cleaned the nozzles.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the coffee machine. The manager brought soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container and a paper bag with different foods in the walk-in floor.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between a preparation cooler and prep table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled up stairs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop in the mop sink..
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
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.