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5225 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.8656500x2989
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the outside bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019042080 | Jun 21, 2019 | Dec 3, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection 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 →
Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water at the outside bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink at the outside bar. Employee moved them out.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the outside bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machines.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile in the back of the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up in reach in freezer with sliding glass doors.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located in the kitchen.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine next to food. Employee moved them.
Employee washed hands with cold water. At the outdoor bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located at the outdoor bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside the reach in freezer use for ice cream and cakes.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing g at the hand sink station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee ) in a plastic container with no label. Person in charge labeled the container.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees at the bar. Technician was called to fix the issue.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with accumulation of food debris. Slicer has not been used today. Employee started dissembling the machine for cleaning.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken from Sunday 2/9 inside reach in cooler with no date marking. Employee marked the food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( degreaser as per employee ). Employee la/sled the bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located at the outdoor bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in the hand sink close to the main line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside the mop bucket.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above pineapples inside walk-in in cooler. Employee reorganized the storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside sanitizer container..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machines.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the reach in freezer lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside freezer used for ice cream and empanadas.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler used to store pizzas.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash container at the hand sink close to the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted it.
Mar 21, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quay test kits.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Employee started cleaning the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezers inside the kitchen.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed damaged gauge to check wash temperature at the high temp dishwasher machine.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with open lid. Employee closed the dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Company changed the filter and started cleaning the machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelving.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath warewashing machine.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates expired since 5/14/2023.
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.