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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE

17399 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, North Miami Beach FL 33160

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats212
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327134
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 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
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chef discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 29, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat spinach in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Advised manager and he instructed employee to remove from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on stove/ oven door handle between uses. Advised manager and he removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4
Observed various plastic Food storage containers cracked or broken. Advised manager and he discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Advised manager and he instructed employee to clean.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food storage container cracked. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining tray of Brussels. Manager removed paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and prep table. Manager removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager cleaned.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jun 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Oysters tag removed from container prior to container being emptied. Advised manager tags must remain in container oysters are completely gone then stored for 90 days. Manager placed tag back in container.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed chef to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed chef to clean.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of cut leafy greens. Manager removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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