Beat Culture
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Beat Culture seven times, with records going back to 2023. Beat Culture was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 15 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed bartender Derek, and Johannie. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple coolers not in use in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastics container with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
45
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in triple sink chicken raw (50F - Cold Holding). As per chef, chicken was thawing in standing water; less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Chef placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies on wall next to reach in cooler where eggs are kept. Observed 15+ live flies under prep table on soiled wiping cloths. Observed 4 live flies near triple sink. Observed 5 live flies in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with chef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dusty shelf in kitchen where dry food is kept. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Container was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 handsink in upstairs bar area moved from one side to the other; no plans submitted or approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelf where dry food is kept. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Johnathan with no training; hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Diana. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at hand sink upstairs no running water at all. **Warning**
27-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer fries stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen exit near reach in cooler where eggs are stored. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple coolers not in use in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple beer kegs with no security. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license on site displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and chest freezer in bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef in standing water at time of inspection. Chef turned cold water on for beef and placed chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
17
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit at time of inspection. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no form or kit at time of callback **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no paper towels at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at upstairs hand sink at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no soap at upstairs hand sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Diana expired training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed employee Diana expired training.2022. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. As per operator, the tanks are used and someone is coming to collect. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F. The following foods stored inside: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - ambient ); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); balls (45F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F. Operator called technician to fix cooler, no TCS foods stored inside. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working, use for dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed cooler used as dry storage. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup on floor of ice in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed large buildup on floor of ice in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed no handwash sign at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tile in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Observed broken floor tile in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
50
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - ambient ); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); balls (45F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - ambient ); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); balls (45F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above cheeses and milks and cream in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flies in bar area on beer taps and prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Observed no form or kit at time of inspection. Inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at upstairs hand sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Diana expired training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working, use for dry storage. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup on floor of ice in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth stored under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand sink at upstairs bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine dusty. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of back closet in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tile in walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 58F. The following foods stored inside: sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - ambient ); mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (45F - Cold Holding); balls (45F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
14-74-7
20
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soy sauce lid on bucket in dry storage soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet at dish machine area.
27-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ware washing.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ware washing machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by dish machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan attached to wall / window soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at hand wash sink next to dish drain board. Faucet is taped, left side faucet does not work.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Jug of oil stored in dry storage is missing lid.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink newly to 3 compartment sink. Water leaking from pipe in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall/ tiles missing on wall above 3 compartment sink. Wall in disrepair next to electrical room.
36-24-5
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the left side and threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker stored on table at hand wash sink next to dish drain board.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in freezer floor in disrepair, exposed wood rot.
36-51-4
33
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beat Culture last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beat Culture on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beat Culture?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beat Culture.
How does Beat Culture compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Beat Culture most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Beat Culture's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beat Culture have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beat Culture means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beat Culture inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beat Culture is inspected around two times per year on average.
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