SAVOY HOTEL
425-455 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.331.9275
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener with old food debris and accumulation of rust.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door handles of reach in coolers and freezer. Also observed soiled for paper towel roll handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with deep grooves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler/freezer doors at warewash area. Observed several soiled door gaskets in front area reach in coolers.
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hairnet. Employee placed a cap on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
May 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener with old food debris and accumulation of rust.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. When asked to chef, one was not available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door handles of reach in coolers and freezer. Also observed soiled for paper towel roll handle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with deep grooves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler/freezer doors at warewash area. Observed several soiled door gaskets in front area reach in coolers.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2025.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by kitchen entrance.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by kitchen entrance blocked with a fan.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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 5 salmon inside ROP while thawing, coached manager on correct procedures and chef cut through package.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate stored inside handsink at kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dishwasher removed from establishment and no plans were submitted.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Delia Marisela working for over 2 years with no food handler certificate.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hairnet. Employee placed a cap on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and removed lean dishes with same gloves on.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties over raw fish in a glass door reach in cooler. The cook put the fish on the top shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 5 tuna filets and a whole pink fish with an internal temperature if 31°F still in the vacuum. The cook opened the bags. Observed 5 packs of salmon and 3 Mahi- mahi filets with internal temperature of 41° 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. Firm provided via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese and rice. The cook removed the bowls.
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 5 tuna filets and a whole pink fish with an internal temperature if 31°F still in the vacuum. The cook opened the bags. Observed 5 packs of salmon and 3 Mahi- mahi filets with internal temperature of 41° F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restrooms by the bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed two large containers of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoops.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over butter and mayonnaise at reach-in cooler at warewashing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with accumulated food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen entrance with red sanitizer bucket inside. Bucket was removed.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored at oven door near front counter.
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 near entrance at a temperature of 48F. Manager contacted service provider during inspection for unit repairs. Products that were cooling (2 hours) were moved to another reach-in unit for rapid cooling.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at warewashing area.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Stored since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Stored since last night.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, manager started signing form during inspection.
Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near front window. Manager provided paper towels.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink near front window. Manager provided soap.
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 coolers near entrance and reach-in cooler near front window at a 48F temperature. Manager called service provider to service equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at unit near front window.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front window.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.