59th and Lex

19555 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

59th and Lex appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

59th and Lex's latest score of 86 sits above the Aventura average of 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container of cut vegetables. Advised manager and she removed.

14-86-1

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed shelves in warewash area rusted.

22-31-4

Basic - Observed kitchen reach in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Manager has work order and is awaiting maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-74-7

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 73°F and located in front of fryer.

10-07-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in hallway. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 78°F and located in front of grill. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

06-09-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 59th and Lex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 59th and Lex on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 59th and Lex?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 59th and Lex.

How does 59th and Lex compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

59th and Lex most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has 59th and Lex's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 59th and Lex have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 59th and Lex means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 59th and Lex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 59th and Lex is inspected around two times per year on average.

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