Biscayne Bay Yacht Club
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Biscayne Bay Yacht Club has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Biscayne Bay Yacht Club's 29 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establish to start shift, then began to complete service plates and deliver to tables without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand wash procedures.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw chicken onto grill then proceeded to plate coleslaw onto plate. Coached employee on proper glove and hand wash procedures.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler container of raw beef stored on top of trays of desserts. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed none attached at dishwashing area hose bib. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of rice and tuna salad in walk in cooler not date marked with date of preparation. As per operator from the day before.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use bar hand wash sink as dump sink, discarding ice into sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of seasoning on shelf.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open can of soda stored on prep table cutting board. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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 in containers of sugar and flour on kitchen.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
29
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed next to hot table plates not stored inverted a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line oven doors. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and personal water bottles stored on prep table across from dishwasher.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored over sanitizer bin in preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with accumulation of food debris Also observed interior of oven with accumulation of grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed sous vide packages not dated and time marked in reach in freezer next to back exit door.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two raw beef steaks (frozen) thawing in standing water in prep sink. Operator removed steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler next to bar entrance, raw shelled eggs stored over cheeses.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed for spray hose at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin at bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, containers of cooking oil, mayo and panko stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer boxes of beef, chicken and shrimp stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door handles at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed not dated for reduced oxygen packaged steaks. As per chef has been about 24 hours.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at prep sink packages of chicken thawing in standing water. Chef turned on faucet to run over chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below the ware washing sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean utensils without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing breads,potato fries stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the interior of convection ovens **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the outside. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey stored above raw veal located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the interior of convection ovens **Warning**
22-08-4
47
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Biscayne Bay Yacht Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club.
How does Biscayne Bay Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Biscayne Bay Yacht Club most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Biscayne Bay Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Biscayne Bay Yacht Club 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 Biscayne Bay Yacht Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Biscayne Bay Yacht Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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