Clevelander Hotel
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Clevelander Hotel has eight inspections in the public record. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Clevelander Hotel's latest score of 55 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw inside WIC no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
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. Provided to operator by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots stored on floor by 3 compartment by WIC.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor at WIC.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (52F - Cooling); fresh garlic sauce (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler in front of flat top for less than 4 hours as per operator, manager placed items into walk in cooler. Observed chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pooled egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler under the waffle maker for less than 4 hours as per operator. Manager discarded pooled egg wash and placed chicken breast (41F - Cold Holding) in the reach in freezer. Observed corn (54F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the salad station reach in cooler less than 4 hours as per operator, items where placed under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the ground floor ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in the cook line with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the establishment. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the dry storage room on the ground floor soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
64
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at cookline grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Cajun, Clevelander, and frita burgers are not tied to consumer advisory on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at washing sinks at outdoor bars. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at cookline grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed top walk-in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at salad/bread area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at and washing sinks at outdoor bars. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open plastic water bottles inside Avantco reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Chef removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor at dry storage area. Chef removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of Avantco reach-in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to update the license during inspection I was able to pull details and it no shows up to date **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink.
31B-04-4
70
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clevelander Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clevelander Hotel on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clevelander Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clevelander Hotel.
How does Clevelander Hotel compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Clevelander Hotel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Clevelander Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Clevelander Hotel have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Clevelander Hotel 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 Clevelander Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clevelander Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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