Albion Hotel

1650 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
American
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Albion Hotel eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 70. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The manager paid during the inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the dish washer wash her hands for approximately five seconds.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the green cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board.
14-09-4
64
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed a food handler wash her hands for approximately 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinse a towel in the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
67
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the preparation reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic pan with water and utensils in the sink. The manager
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with oil not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the preparation reach in cooler. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid it during the inspection.
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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 and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 and printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided and printed.
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the oven., **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Albion Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Albion Hotel on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Albion Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Albion Hotel.

How does Albion Hotel compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Albion Hotel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 70.

Has Albion Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Albion Hotel have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Albion Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Albion Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Albion Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.