Bistro Towerhouse
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bistro Towerhouse, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Bistro Towerhouse on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
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.
View 6 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 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
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from dishwasher machine pipe.
29-11-4
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
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from 7/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed cooked pasta without date. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed caramelized onions at 60 F inside cooler. As per cook, the caramelized onions were cooked yesterday 7/27.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee came from outside and put the gloves on to start working with food. Employee was coached and washed her hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed Parmesan cheese with mold like substance on it. Cheese was discarded.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw fish inside reach in freezer located in front of the prep line. Employee inverted the products.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed caramelized onions at 60 F inside cooler. As per cook, the caramelized onions were cooked yesterday 7/27.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to discard ice .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizer solution at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the dispenser located next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from 7/24.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and pans to inverted on shelves. Manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking underneath the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed shrimp (32F - Cold Holding); chicken (37F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (37F - Cold Holding) inside reach in freezer located.
03A-05-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
25
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips to check sanitizer solution.
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container in the employee unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing covers for lights in the storage area.
38-07-4
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is open to the public with an expired license.. License was paid. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quat test kit not used to check as evidence of sealed test kit. Chef opened the test kit and check the sanitizer concentration. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved . 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/. Plans need to be submitted to update the license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee started cleaning the machine. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed vacuum package. Chef opened the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 114 seats combining the total of seats inside the 3 rooms used as dining areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Chef removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
21-04-4
45
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is open to the public with an expired license.. License was paid. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quat test kit not used to check as evidence of sealed test kit. Chef opened the test kit and check the sanitizer concentration. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved . 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans need to be submitted to update the license.
51-16-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee started cleaning the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed vacuum package. Chef opened the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 114 seats combining the total of seats inside the 3 rooms used as dining areas.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Chef removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
45
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup and salmon chowder from Tuesday 7/27/22 without date marking inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bistro Towerhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bistro Towerhouse on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bistro Towerhouse?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bistro Towerhouse.
How does Bistro Towerhouse compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Bistro Towerhouse most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Bistro Towerhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bistro Towerhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bistro Towerhouse 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 Bistro Towerhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bistro Towerhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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