SOBE ALTON RESTAURANT
1750 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 7866282000
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 metal shelf blocking the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice. The maintenance man inverted it.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a cardboard box with cup lids on the floor at the bar. The person in charge moved it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The inspector showed them how invert it.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal table blocking the the hand washing sink by the triple sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
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 container of sugar. The manager removed it.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top ice machine. The manager put in a clean container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the public restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink and by the cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of oil containers not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen by reach in freezer. Employee removed them from floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at walk in cooler.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate9 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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 via email. The manager printed it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle at the bar soiled. The manager cleaned it.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink use's quaternary and strips for Ecolab chemical.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee area. The manager brought towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the coffee area reach in cooler gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed the tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation area. The chef removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the ice machine gasket at the bar soiled. Observed the second walk-in cooler, vegetable and cheese fan guard soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed an octopus in a sink in standing water. The chef opened the drain and turned in the cold water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container containing flour not labeled at the coffee section. The manager labeled 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.