Crown Bar
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Crown Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, which has been cited three times.
Crown Bar's latest score is in line with 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
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags with missing dates. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed again from original location without Plan Review approval.Hand sink was located by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed hand sink was removed again from the original location without approval by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added . Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside the reach in cooler located next to the ice machine. Thermometer was placed inside the cooler immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing date on oyster tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added it. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Establishment will submit plans to request approval to remove the hand sink, but hand sink was installed until the case is solved.
51-16-7
82
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed all tags are not organized by date. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing date on oyster tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caviar is offered in the establishment. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed hand sink was removed from the original location approved by Plan Review office in Tallahassee, and instead a portable juicer machine was added it. Hand sink was located at the entrance of the kitchen close to ice machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 scoop handle touching the sugar. Scoop was removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food item with no label in the plastic bin ( sugar as per Executive Sous chef). The food item was labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located next to the exit door blocked by trash containers .Person in charge moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the front bar . Soap was restocked . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at the front bar. Missing splash guard , clean glasses were stored next to sink.
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic container stored in the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at the front bar . Sign was posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front side , behind the counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at the pantry .
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance on it.
23-03-4
86
Dec 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath equipments behind front counter area.
36-73-4
95
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment was offering food without a current license for change of ownership.
50-08-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Pantry area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath equipments behind front counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. According to Plan Review Approval "1) IF THE DISHMACHINE FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY, THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN WHICH TO MANUALLY WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE. ALL GLASSES AND UTENSILS WILL NEED TO BE MOVED TO ANOTHER ON SITE LICENSED BAR OR KITCHEN, FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZATION." Dishmachine was not set up, so all utensils and dishes were sent to main kitchen warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Bar on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Bar?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crown Bar.
How does Crown Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Crown Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Crown Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crown Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crown Bar 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 Crown Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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