SILVERLAKE BISTRO
1211 71 ST, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305 469 6506
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler near exterior door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line in disrepair and showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line soiled with grease.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out and posted current license at the time of the inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed last inspection report at the time of the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork chunk stored in chest freezer not covered. Operator provided cover.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of black rice made on 11/25/25 past the 7 day limit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of black rice made on 11/25/25 past the 7 day limit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of black rice made on 11/25/25 past the 7 day limit.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine soiled with dust debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans on shelf in storage room not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer in storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in white reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his nose, changing gloves without handwashing. Employee was coached about the issue and wished his hands correctly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel tags not organized by date.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil cooking containers on the floor. Containers were moved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at the dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager inverted it.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
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. Information was provided and manager printed it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed missing certificate for food manager hired more than 60 days ( Alejandro Herrera).
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quart test strips to check the sanitizer concentration.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on dumpster located outside.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed some old debris on freezer side of refrigerator unit.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef sliders above mussels inside reach in cooler located by the exit door.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs at 127 F in the warmer ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs), employeecreheated the food to 176 F.
No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed onion soup from 6/1 as per employee with no date marking inside reach in cooler.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in front of the cook line with gaskets in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink in the employee restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on dry storage shelving. Employee started cleaning the shelving.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at ambient temperature. Chef moved the food to the reach in cooler.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussel tags are not organized.Chef organized all of them.
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. Information was provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed at the front.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler used for vegetables)
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
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.