SWEET LIBERTY
237 20TH ST SUITE B, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-763-7217
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the walk in cooler. The manager had the beef patties moved to the bottom shelf.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the walk in cooler. The manager had the beef patties moved to the bottom shelf.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed the last 5 tags not dated.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form sent via email and printed and posted.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the drink station. The manager removed it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caviar onion dip. The manager put an asterisk next to the item on each menu.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a pump bottle with a white liquid. The manager labeled it soap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed them.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook touch a garbage can removed his glove and put another one on without washing his hands.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machines.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open Red Bull can open on a shelf above a preparation reach in cooler. The chef removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler door frame and gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing her hands.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies room. The manager put up a sign during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a package of cooked lobster in a pan in the triple sink. The chef turned on the cold water.
Jun 27, 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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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over beverages at the bar. The bar tender put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw oysters in the walk-in cooler.. The chef put the chicken on the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and discarded items in the hand wash sink by the front dish machine. The bar tender removed the strainer.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The bartender removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled. The bartender labeled it.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 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. Observed the dishwasher machine sanitizer level at 0.00ppms. The manager set up the triple sink with quaternary at 200 ppms.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and spoon in the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. The manager had the items removed.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment uses both chloride and quaternary and only has quaternary test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the ware washing area. The manager put up a sign.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the dish machine.
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