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ST TROPEZ BISTRO

17032 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328661
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25. Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to santizer spray bottle stored inside.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Observed not hot water not provided at hand washing sink behind front counter due to sink in disrepair. Per manager they are are aware of issue and is waiting on plumber to repair.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Observed case of water stored on floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in bar area.
Basic/14-11-5
Observed unapproved portable handwashing sink with water tank and water heater installed in front counter near restaurant entrance. Advised that owner would need to install hard plumbing. Observed no food in area at time of inspection.
Basic/29-07-5
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Manager added.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over milk in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he removed.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on the stove door. Chef removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse being stored on top of food in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed employee cigarettes being stored on prep shelf near food in kitchen area.
Basic/12B-10-4/Warning

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.