ST TROPEZ BISTRO
17032 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to santizer spray bottle stored inside.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed case of water stored on floor in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in bar area.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Manager added.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on the stove door. Chef removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed employee cigarettes being stored on prep shelf near food in kitchen area.
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.