RIU PLAZA MIAMI BEACH HOTEL- ALLIGATOR BAR
3101 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-673-5333
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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. Observed no running water at the hand sink, water temperature was 80 F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on air conditioning vent.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties above cooked roasted potatoes inside reach cooler located in front of the mop sink. Employee inverted the order.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed food cooling at room temperature since 11:15 am. ( cooked pasta (98F - Cooling); bolognese (88F - Cooling). Employee placed the food in ice bath.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Missing date marking on cooked pork inside the reach in cooler. Food was marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine cover in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler located by service window.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot running water at the entire establishment, no employees could wash their hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above sauces inside reach cooler underneath the service window. Employee inverted the food.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired quat test kit since 4/2025.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. water temperature was 80 F.
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. Missing documentation for Yandri and Celestina.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at the hand sink, water temperature was 80 F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed quat test open employee cup with water on prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No hot running water at mop sink. water temperature was 80 F.
Jan 15, 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hamburger patty and grill onions under 4 hrs time control with no written procedure.. Procedure was filled it out
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open container with water on prep table. Employee moved it
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler used to stored chicken wings and chicken tenders.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located the outdoor bar area ).
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patty at 57 F left at room temperature for approximately 1 hr. Person in charge decided to use time control for 4 hrs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check what sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer.
Jan 25, 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 failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. As evidence of no soap at the station. Employees washed their hands immediately after restocked the station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. All of the employees because there was not hot water at the stations. All employees were coached about the correct procedure and hot water problem was fixed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw skirt steak above mozzarella cheese stick and salmon in the vertical reach in cooler.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in any station ( water at 75 F) Maintenance employee fixed the issue, then, hot water temperature 101 F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in chest coolers.
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.