STILES HOTEL / MATILDA'S KITCHEN
1120 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 13056151519
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment serves ceviche not linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked yellow rice, cooked shredded beef, and cooked shredded chicken inside WIC date marked as 08-21-25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked yellow rice, cooked shredded beef, and cooked shredded chicken inside WIC date marked as 08-21-25.
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 to operator via email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment serves ceviche not linked to consumer advisory.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment serves ceviche not linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and shredded beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade and cutting boards soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in the dry storage room.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several tiles missing and a hole in the wall by the walk-in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and chest freezers gaskets soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from upstairs and began working with food in kitchen.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap. Manager provided soap and employee washed hands with soap.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: ham (51F,50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F50F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F,50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F,49F,48F,51F - Cold Holding); milk (48F,49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on counter across from cook line: baked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); egg (50F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: ham (51F,50F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F50F - Cold Holding); rice (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F,50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding); noodles (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F,49F,48F,51F - Cold Holding); milk (48F,49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
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. No written procedures available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen area. Blade of can opener on prep table in back of kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of chicken stored in cook line hand washing sink. Dishes stored in back of kitchen hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sinks throughout the kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in room next to dish area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing on cook line and dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in front of dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in cook line wall.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in back of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line oven handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle and tongs on cook line stored in standing water, 71F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sinks throughout the kitchen dirty. Rolling rack in walk-in cooler. Gaskets of reach-in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Label not removed from cut mango in cook line reach-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in back of kitchen.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed the hand washing sink in the ware washing area doesn't work. No water comes out hot or cold.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed several large plastic containers in the dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ob the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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.