SOUTH POINTE TAVERN
40 S POINTE DR STE 109, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305 446 0123
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct-1st-2025, operated paid while conducting the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015006461 | Jan 22, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct-1st-2025, operated paid while conducting the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding); at Drawer reach in cooler at cook line, as per staff for less than 4 hours, staff relocated both items to re@ch in freezer for rapid cooling.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at one the reach in coolers at cook line area.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line area, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed server preparing coffee at bar area with no restraint.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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 vents soiled by dishwasher area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine by bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at bar area.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings cooked for more than 24 hours with no date marked. Employee placed label.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wilfort Theodorice certificate expired on 6/21/2024 and Milton Rivera certificate expired on 6/21/2024, Allisa Okeefe certificate expired on 6/22/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, and burger thawing in 3 compartment sink with no running water.instructed employee on proper method.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 23, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at warewashing area.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing at room temperature inside 2 compartment sink.
Feb 6, 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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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 chef with cleanup procedures via email.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided chef with choking poster via email.
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.