Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden

1255 W Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen blocked by reach-in cooler.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

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. Observed Dario, Nando, and Jose working for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in prep areas exposed rafters and wall studs. Not easily cleanable surfaces. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at large white cutting board at reach-in cooler unit.

14-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.

51-13-4

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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 ambient temperature at 74F. Manager removed all items that require temperature control.

14-74-7

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Manager removed cutting board from preparation area.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at preparation area. Manager placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at preparation area.

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at 1 door reach in cooler at preparation area and 2 door reach in cooler at cook line.

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden.

How does Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden 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 Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bikini Hostel Cafe & Beer Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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