George's
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
47
Score
George's has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer at prep table near 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in side of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed drain line exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under white cutting board on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lightbulb in walk in cooler missing glass shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed hose connected to hose bibb at mop sink without backflow preventer.
29-27-4
47
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 food handlers certificates expired for Silvia Chavero and Jorge Peñaranda. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with window cleaner not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near machine. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of peppers stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. One ployee placed container on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine. Operator placed bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed container from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of double door reach in cooler in front of dish machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside of walk in cooler and double door reach in cooler.
14-17-4
45
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven i **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 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. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler under cooking equipments. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. At mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, lasagna, held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediat
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with salmon on the floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put them inside sanitizer bucket solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was George's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at George's on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at George's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at George's.
How does George's compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
George's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has George's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at George's have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at George's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is George's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, George's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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