SLS SOUTH BEACH/PREPARATION KITCHEN
1701 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jan 23, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015026852 | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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 touching dirty dishes and then touching clean dishes with the same gloves on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hand washing sink downstairs with food crumbs and a spoon.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines soiled.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling with water damage and a mold like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. I on large aluminum trays.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of food on the walk-in freezer floor. The chef put it on a shelf.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bar tender brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jul 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (54F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding); eggs (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); melon (62F - Cold Holding); cut cherry (62F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the food was put on line between 7:00 am- 8:00 am. The chef remove all items inside the cooler and the items on top were placed on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items.
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.
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 in a plastic container with panko bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The chef removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the preparation area and cook line. The chef removed the items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at a temperature of 80° F. The chef poured out the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the ice buckets 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.