Bistro Towerhouse
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
58
Score
Bistro Towerhouse, located at 5500 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 30, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and two minor violations. While most historical inspections for Bistro Towerhouse have been low-risk, the most recent inspection noted issues including improper storage of clean dishes and a handwashing lapse by an employee, both of which were corrected on-site.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
25
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
47
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
45
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 30, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on rack. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from dishwasher machine pipe.
29-11-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and start touching the tong in the cook line without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing inside employee restroom lower level. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for 2 employees : Martin and Leandro working in the establishment for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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