RAKIJA LOUNGE
1131 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection no hot water on any of the hand sinks at establishment, temperature is at 75F.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under bar connected to spigot without a backflow preventer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line across from flat top griddle at 60F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at reach in cooler at cook line, shelves, and fan cover soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under bar connected to spigot without a backflow preventer.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line across from flat top griddle at 60F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at reach in cooler at cook line, shelves, and fan cover soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ground beef at reach in cooler at prep area stored over prepared sandwiches.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed an employee's plastic water bootie stored in ice machine at warewashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top RAW CHICKEN (53F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (55F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under bar connected to spigot without a backflow preventer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee at bar area, handwashing sink, washing, glassware, coached employee on proper procedure.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line across from flat top griddle at 60F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's plastic water bootie stored in ice machine at warewashing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area, ice, scoop handle, touching ice in ice bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe at reach in cooler at cook line, shelves, and fan cover soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer for ice cream with ice buildup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at cook line, operator replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside cheese containers at kitchen drawers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed servers at the bar area preparing drinks with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at cook line.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed some straws at bar area not individually wrapped.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cutting board across cook line.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over baked potatoes at reach in cooler by preparation area. Manager relocated products.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 71F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink throughout kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection no hot water on any of the hand sinks at establishment, temperature is at 75F.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above reach in cooler not inverted across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with ground beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler by preparation area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiples task without changing gloves. Instructed employee to removed gloves and washed hands and place new gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hansink located next to ice machine at kitchen. Manager replenished.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on pasta at reach in cooler by preparation area held for more than 24 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board in front of turbochef oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle soiled at three compartment sink and reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit in front of turbochef oven at cookline.
Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli and cut carrots not covered at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed at reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area and walk-in cooler in disrepair and observed reach-in cooler at cookline in front of turbo chef oven at a temperature of 50F, non TCS food observed inside. Manager called for service.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of chicken over a container of potatoes. Operator placed item correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.