NORMAN'S TAVERN
6766 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · (305)861-7120
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 54 F for approximately 1 hr. Employee reheated the food to 193 F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022041665 | Aug 23, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed container.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in shredded cheese at prep area used as a scoop.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of single door reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef and raw chicken wings thawing in ambient temperature.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in freezer with rust.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor near cooler in prep room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in side of white chest freezer near slicing station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall beside fryer station soiled with grease.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct storage order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled with accumulation of dust.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed salmon in reduced oxygen packaging not cut before thawing. Employee removed salmon from packaging.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed plastic jug of oil off of floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over butter in reach in cooler at storage room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen soiled with dust.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean food containers near dish machine.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer concentration at 10 ppm. Employee adjusted to 50 ppm.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Bar dishwasher.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label to identify the product. Employee marked the common name of the product.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop rice. Manager removed it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid covering food container. The manager discarded it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed moldy gaskets ( reach in coolers inside the kitchen and reach in freezer used for desserts.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sauce containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for flour container. Employee labeled the container.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans at 54 F for approximately 1 hr. Employee reheated the food to 193 F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee restocked the station.
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. 3 New employees with missing employee reporting agreements. Reporting agreements were signed immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially ROP fish already thawed inside sealed bags. Employee opened all the bags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.