Alden Hotel/Bar Luca
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Alden Hotel/Bar Luca has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breakfast potatoes at 109 F at the waiting station. Cooked discarded immediately because breakfast time finished. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives in between equipments. Employee removed and send them to the 3 CS . **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
74
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched portion of pasta when it was already cooked. That portion of the pasta was discarded.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing consumer advisory on the menu. Chef printed it and posted . **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioning vent with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Some areas in the kitchen and where the coolers area.
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the bun when preparing to assessing the hamburger. Employee was coached and heated the bread to 145 immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
09-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food residue on the blade. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar ( as per employee) with no label. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair net. Employees got hair restraints on them. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Manager moved them behind the counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
52
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot water sanitizer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at room temperature (85F - Cold Holding). As per employee no more than 4 hrs, employee moved it to the cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Info was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits to check sanitizer ( quat and chlorine ) . **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot water sanitizer.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. Reporting agreement missing for all the employees. Info was provided .
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil ( spoons ) in standing water . Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
41
Mar 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed quat sanitizer ( as per employee ) without label. Employee labeled the product immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container on the floor. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the front bar area.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alden Hotel/Bar Luca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alden Hotel/Bar Luca on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alden Hotel/Bar Luca?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alden Hotel/Bar Luca.
How does Alden Hotel/Bar Luca compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Alden Hotel/Bar Luca most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Alden Hotel/Bar Luca's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alden Hotel/Bar Luca have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alden Hotel/Bar Luca 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 Alden Hotel/Bar Luca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alden Hotel/Bar Luca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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