Birnam's Alibi

218 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Birnam's Alibi stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Birnam's Alibi is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with corn meal not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification expired; Ellio - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification expired; Ellio **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Jonathan T Phillips expired on 01-30-24. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: 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 Jonathan T Phillips expired on 01-30-24. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler certification expired; Ellio

53B-05-5

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 Jonathan T Phillips expired on 01-30-24.

53A-03-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.qq

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birnam's Alibi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birnam's Alibi on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birnam's Alibi?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birnam's Alibi.

How does Birnam's Alibi compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Birnam's Alibi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Birnam's Alibi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Birnam's Alibi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birnam's Alibi 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 Birnam's Alibi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birnam's Alibi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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