RESIDENCE INN MIAMI SOUTH BEACH
1231 17TH STREET, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-393-4399
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
SEP 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the DBPR license expired on 10-01-2026.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the DBPR license expired on 10-01-2026.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cheese in the upright cooler the cook put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Katty food handlers certicate expired in March.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed all the pans and containers not inverted. The food handler inverted everything.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); butter chips (59F - Cold Holding); at the buffet table. As per the cook the items were placed there approximately 1 hour ago. The cook cover the items with ice to cool them down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bowl in the sink. The cook removed it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup, plastic cup and a half empty water bottle on a preparation table
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cup, and plastic cups stored on the floor at the bar.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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 attendant wipe areas around the buffet enter the kitchen removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (77F - Cold Holding); in a microwave. As per the food handler it is an employee meal.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with a blue liquid not labeled at the mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license since 10-01-23 on the wall in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a can gravy on the floor next to the mop sink. Observed a plastic container with seasoning and a plastic bottle of syrup on the floor next to the preparation table. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles and soft drinks at the bar on the floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed liquid eggs over fruit in the upright reach in cooler across from the dish machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed four spray bottles with windows cleaner not labeled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted it.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over cheese and cut melon in the reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler next to the ice machine gasket torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler next to the ice machine gasket soiled.
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.