Barton G the Restaurant

1427 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Barton G the Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Barton G the Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the side door by the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed insulation exposed on the reach in door at the cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the side entrance.
38-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of pears 6 pounds 10 ounzes. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler wipe down a preparation reach-in cooler with a cloth towel and then put on gloves to begin food preparation without washing his hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the renewal during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle with a liquid inside at the pastry area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler handles cracked or missing. Observed several reach in cooler doors with the insulation exposed. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked or missing tiles throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The chef moved the scoop. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station and the bar and both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
21
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 46 oz.can of tomato juice dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting throughout the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the upright freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and plastic handles missing by the fryer. Observed the preparation reach in cooler door missing the inside cover with the insulation exposed in front of the ovens. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance to the staircase.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the center of the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under refrigerators in the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases with different foods on the walk-in floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on the ice machine.
10-12-5
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 a plastic scoop handle touching panko in the dry storage room.
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The operator found the pans and installed them during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
29
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid eggs over milk in a reach in cooler.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pop corn stand in front of the sink in the dessert prep room. The chef moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation cooler gaskets torn and handles cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
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 a large container of flour. The chef moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a the coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the produce walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the pastry area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed out side by the mop sink. The chef inverted the mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with panko.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cornmeal in the dry storage room. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
32
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation at door panels, located at reach in freezer, next to walk in cooler at kitchen area.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restrooms used by food employees.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barton G the Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barton G the Restaurant on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barton G the Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Barton G the Restaurant.

How does Barton G the Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Barton G the Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Barton G the Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barton G the Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barton G the Restaurant 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 Barton G the Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barton G the Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.