Barbizon Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Barbizon Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Barbizon Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Miami Beach average of 69. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Manager diluted with water, final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice at reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen Observed ceiling tiles missing at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lil containers not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at reach in cooler next to dishwasher.
29-11-4
52
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink across cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located next to reach in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed hood filters at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
45
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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/. Observed Antonio Montella with a food manager certificate expired on 05.28.2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at warewashing area with plates inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed huecos rancheros not properly identified on menu and linked to advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cookline. Chef provided paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at preparation area and three compartment sink at kitchen area missing a divider and legs are rusted. Establishment has a dishmachine and a secondary three compartment sink they use. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on floor at walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice at rice container at bottom kitchen. Chef removed scoop. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84F at cookline. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler near steam table. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler near steam table. **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Oct 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in upper and lower kitchens soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at lower kitchen with mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in upper and lower kitchens soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at lower kitchen with mold-like substance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Observed ceiling tiles at lower kitchen with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at stairs leading to lower kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at stairs leading to lower kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at stairs leading to lower kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed water hose nozzle soiled with mold-like substance at preparation sink near dish machine and reach in cooler gaskets at upper kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed water hose nozzle soiled with mold-like substance at preparation sink near dish machine and reach in cooler gaskets at upper kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Observed water hose nozzle soiled with mold-like substance at preparation sink near dish machine and reach in cooler gaskets at upper kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Sep 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter for mahi-mahi used for ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Yellow rice (54F - Cooling) cooked the night before not reaching 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Yellow rice (54F - Cooling) cooked the night before not reaching 41F within 6 hours at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Provided operator with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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 changes made from original 2006 plan: three compartment sink, preparation sink, and dishmachine no included in original plan currently present at kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Provided operator with reporting agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at lower kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at lower kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at lower kitchen area near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in upper and lower kitchens soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at lower kitchen with mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls and plates not inverted while stored at ware washing area and plates at dry storage at lower kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door at cook line in disrepair and three compartment sink leg in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at stairs leading to lower kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed water hose nozzle soiled with mold-like substance at preparation sink near dish machine and reach in cooler gaskets at upper kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed ceiling tiles at both kitchen not constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. **Warning**
14-52-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust near dishwasher at upper kitchen and walls with mold-like substance at pump room at lower kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a few small flying inspects at the bar.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on several tiles throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed down stairs. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the triple sink by the walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
43
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold-like substance on air vents above bar area. Observed missing ceiling tiles at downstairs storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed divider missing from three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at stairwell leading to downstairs storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/floor drains has accumulation of debris located behind bar counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice bin at outside service station not kept covered, no beverages or food items area prepared in this area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above kitchen cookline. Observed dust accumulation on fans stored on chair in front of kitchen dish machine and on kitchen floor. Observed grease buildup on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour located under handwash sink across from cookline and at downstairs dry storage, not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbizon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbizon Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbizon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Barbizon Restaurant.
How does Barbizon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Barbizon Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Barbizon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barbizon Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Barbizon Restaurant 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 Barbizon Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barbizon Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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