NAUTILUS SONESTA MIAMI BEACH
1825 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 6174215400
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 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 raw beef over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the beef.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed them.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the automatic dispenser was at 0.00 quaternary. The chef filled the sink with water and added bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The chef brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 80°F. The chef poured out the water.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the bar.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding) at the buffet line. As per the server it was placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The sever added more ice under it to lower the temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed next to the walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area door area.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a clear liquid in a spray bottle.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods filters soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction numbers 133321; 133322 both expired on 05-18-2024.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finished a task and then put on gloves without washing her hands.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the inside bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the inside bar.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of crushed tomatoes.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer dispenser had degreaser connected to it. The chef removed the degreaser and filled the sink with water and added chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar soiled. The chef cleaned it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line and bar. The chef brought paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of a preparation table. The chef discarded it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed no soap or towels at the bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the bar entrance.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar the bartender moved it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. The bar tender cleaned it.
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.