Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, then 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed items inside the dishwasher machine with not sanitizer solution available. Employee restocked the station and calibrated the machine to chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of 0 chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher at the bar .
16-33-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler gaskets at the cooler in front of the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda station shelving completely soiled at the outside bar.
23-03-4
61
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure at the bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the kitchen door entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside dishwasher machine that is without sanitizing solution. Employee added chlorine solution bucket to the machine and adjusted it to chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna at 47 F inside reach in cooler located in front of the fryers. Employee added ice to lower the temperature . As per employee , just for 1 hr. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizing solution 0 ppm at the bar dishwasher machine. No sanitizing solution was present. Employee added chlorine solution bucket to the machine and adjusted it to chlorine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine draining into bar hand sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and fish ceviche offered in the establishment without advertising that are raw food items on the menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizing solution inside 3 compartment sink and buckets and chlorine test kit for bar dishwasher machine that.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure at the bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the kitchen door entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. All throughout the kitchen and outside bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for plastic container with salt at the bar.
02D-01-5
39
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed underneath hand sink . Maintenance employee came to fix the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw fish and then touched bread with the same gloves without washed her hands .Employee washed her hands properly . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties above container with pico de gallo . Employee reorganized the items . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tag removed before container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container used to dispense sugar. Person in charge discarded the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to food items . Employee moved the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located at the end of the cook line.
29-49-6
58
Feb 6, 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 raw chicken and raw beef above washed spinach in the reach in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employees were explained about the right procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dish machine. Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic 2oz container used to serve quinoa.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while preparing food .
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue on clean ready to use containers. Employee inverted them. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature 70 F)
10-07-4
58
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her face and placed gloves on to work with food without washing her hands . Employee was explained about the correct procedure and rewashed her hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 45 F ( for less than 4 hours as per employee). Employee placed ice underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
16-21-4
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 tuna already thawed inside sealed package. Employee opened the bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. It was move to underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table . It was moved to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife improperly stored in between reach in cooler pieces . Knife was sent to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plastic containers stored on the floor . Employee moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers .
29-49-6
47
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill.
How does Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill 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 Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bungalow Beach Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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