VOODOO ROOFTOP LOUNGE & HOOKHA
928 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 312-608-4530
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022016565 | Apr 7, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2016048315 | Sep 7, 2016 | Dec 2, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside HWS.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside RIC.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions at walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk-in cooler. Manager moved cooked chicken above raw food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table next to back exit door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ice bin blocked by ice buckets at room near front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed staff washing a knife on hand washing sink at kitchen area. Coached staff on correct procedure.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at time of inspection. Emailed manager advisory. It was printed and posted at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with green cleaning liquid with no label at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls with no handle use to scoop rice and sugar inside respective containers at kitchen area. Coached manager on correct procedure. One bowl was removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf across from walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Coached staff manager on correct procedure.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with no hair restraint while doing food preparation at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and middle reach-in cooler across from cook line with gaskets in disrepair and observed walk-in freezer door in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door next to cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor at entrance to walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and middle reach-in cooler across from cook line with gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves inside walk-in cooler,
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two tubes of ground beef thawing inside three compartment sink. Manager had product removed from three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line area.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 shrimp in the middle reach in cooler at the cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the plastic containers with rice, flour, etc.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked ribs at walk-in cooler. Operator arranged products accordingly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed at mop sink splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at entrance to bar with plates inside.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at mop sink area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and door gaskets soiled.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
Apr 3, 2024□ 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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. Observed at the roof top bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the old dry storage area in the back is now a new kitchen with hood system, fryers, oven and preparation reach in cooler..
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the roof top bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles on the floor upstairs in the dry storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the roof top bar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large plastic containers not labeled upstairs in the dry storage 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.