8th Floor Bar

4385 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, 8th Floor Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; 8th Floor Bar is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose connection underneath the air conditioner unit on the other side of the wall of the ice machine location . - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow preventer on hose connection underneath the air conditioner unit on the other side of the wall of the ice machine location .

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with mold like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tostada ( raw item not identified on the menu )

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed plastic cups, papers on floor bar.

36-73-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting board and a knife inside the hand sink. Person in charge moved them. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of the ice machine. Ice scoop was moved and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed to go plastic unwrapped spoons , knives and forks with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The raw items were marked on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory was posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed frozen drink dispenser with some mold like substance. Manager disconnected the equipment for cleaning . **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At the bar behind the counter.

29-03-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 8th Floor Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 8th Floor Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 8th Floor Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 8th Floor Bar.

How does 8th Floor Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

8th Floor Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has 8th Floor Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 8th Floor Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 8th Floor Bar 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 8th Floor Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 8th Floor Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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