STILTSVILLE FISH BAR
1787 PURDY AVENUE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
MAR 24
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FEB 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021009295 | Mar 1, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed the dishwasher machine at the bar. The chef changed the bottle and ran it a few times. It's now at 100 pm's.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few were not dated.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of ice. The chef removed it.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted them.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates on rusted shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife and paper towel in the sink upstairs.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue liquid labeled as bar don't touch.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed the shelving for the clean dishes is rusted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license plate ring displayed expired on 10-01-2022.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a preparation table. The chef removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed on the walk-in floor. The chef put it on a shelf.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Observed snapper ceviche and Cobia traditional on the menu in a box that says chilled and raw, however there are other items such as peel and eat shrimp and smoked fish dip that are not raw.
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. The manager removed the bowls.
Ice buckets not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the right side of the hood system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed liquid egg whites over bell peppers in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed snapper ceviche and tuna tartare on the menu in a box that says chilled and raw, however there are other items such as peel and eat shrimp and smoked fish dip that are not raw.
Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and tuna poke bowl not identified as raw.
Ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef set up the triple sink.
Clam and 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.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and tuna poke bowl not identified as raw.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manager the following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Kevin, Riley, nick, Jason, Jonathan, Rocio, Sam, Reni, Natalie, safiya, roberta
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. Form provided via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink upstairs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the crust ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed it.
Ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the ice machine soiled. The chef cleaned it.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.