SMITH & WOLLENSKY
1 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)673-2800
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine by kitchen, manager removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork bites (122F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per cook for 1 hour prior and added more water to steam table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris inside HWS by prep station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside WIC.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases on floor inside WIF.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed HWS pipe leaking by prep station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Handsink by entrance of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the floor near walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted at line by cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the floor near walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the floor near walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of French fries not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer. Employee removed them from the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. There were repairs being conducted during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar scoop handle touching product. Chef removed spoon.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near preparation area.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes( 110F - Hot Holding); as per the chef the potatoes were put on line approximately two hours ago. The chef had the potatoes put back in the oven to heat 165°F.
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. Form provided.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The chef moved it.
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.