Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish above cooked pork already portioned. Manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the ware washing area.
31B-04-4
78
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test kit on site. Manager ordered a new one. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cab opener with accumulation of old debris .
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager in the establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink located near the ice machine. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For all food handler employees .
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents at the ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathroom with trash container without lid. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
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. Person in charge removed the scoop out of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the bar area.**Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution bucket on the floor. Person in charge moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage at 48 F ( as per person in charge for less than 4 hrs) . Food item was placed inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed missing consumer advisory on printed menu. Consumer advisory is posted on the Bar . Operator started reprinting the menu. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease underneath the equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed RIC drawers with accumulation of grease. RIC is located underneath the grill.
22-16-4
55
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked precooked chicken inside drawer cooler . Person in charge inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temp dishwasher machine.. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle without label. Person in charge labeled the product . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncover sugar in plastic container. Person in charge placed the lid on it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom without cover on trash container.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( bar cooler , second floor). **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags and fruit purée on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom first floor dining area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar ( as per person in charge ) in a plastic container with no label. Person in charge label the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic broken lid use to cover spring mix inside food container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
86
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw oyster inside walk in cooler . Employee inverted them immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed thunnus app used for ceviche . Operator received the letter while we were conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing date on multiples shellfish tags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is using ROP machine to package cooked food like lamb, beef, short ribs . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic broken lid use to cover spring mix inside food container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment is conducting ROP for cooked food without approved HACCP from the Division. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tostones inside a container without cover. Employee covered the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense sugar . Person in charge removed the container immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located on the bar, second floor . **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leak underneath the high temp dishmachine. **Warning**
29-08-4
37
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued on fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed 5 snapper fillets 38 F packaged onsite using ROP method inside reach in cooler . Manager discarded the fish immediately.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 snapper fillets 38 F packaged onsite using ROP method inside reach in cooler .
03G-04-5
High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Parasite letter for raw or undercooked shrimp was obtained while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-05-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Issuing expiration dates on some certificates. Manager completed all the records. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing dates on oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing records for oyster and mussels tags that are received twice a week.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP on site for cooked food that is not removed from packaging within 48 hrs.
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory for Oyster was printed and posted at different locations ( indoors/ outdoors)
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP on site for cooked and raw food not removed from packaging within 48 hrs without approved HACCP.
03G-50-1
35
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on potato cutter.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean ice scoop stored on a surface that has not been sanitized ( top of the ice machine at the bar area).
24-07-4
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 tuna already thawed inside the sealed bags. Manager opened all the bags immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed long white cutting board with excessive marks on the top of the cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing labels on plastic containers with salt and sugar. Sous Chef labeled all the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant.
How does Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freehand Miami 27 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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