Il Bolognese

1400 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
22
Score
High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Il Bolognese stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 13 violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Il Bolognese's 22 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. **Warning**
03C-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook the items were put on line approximately 2 hours ago. The cook removed the two inch pan under those items put in the bars and put the items deeper in the refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook crack 3 shell eggs and then touched a towel and wiped out a frying pan. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finish a task and then put on gloves without first washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per the person in charge Dayron is the general manager and has been for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers have worked for more than 60 days Sylvia, and Oscar. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. I asked what was minimum cold holding temperature and he answered 35°F. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Observed the following; (For your convenience a 20% service charge will be added to your bill) on the breakfast, lunch / dinner and special plates menus. However it's not posted on the dessert menu. **Warning**
55-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
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 in a container of flour. The chef inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bar reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
22
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the bar tender wash her hands for approximately 6 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed the bar tender washed her hands with only water.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over cut melon in the reach in cooler by the cook top. The chef moved it to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the bar tender wash her hands in the triple sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan with utensils in the hand washing sink at the bar. The bartender removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed several packages of chicken with seasons in a vacuum without date or time. As per the chef he prepared it yesterday. The Chef labeled the bags with date and time. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid labeled in Spanish only for windows. The waitress labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cook line.
21-12-4
37
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed orange, lemon, lime and pineapple slices in a container on the bar top next to seating. The bartender moved it behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bartender put on gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the bartender touch her earrings with gloves on and continued to prepare drink.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the green cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several bottles in the hand washing sink at the bar. The bartender removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoke salmon bagel and egg Benedict toast on the breakfast menu not identified as raw. The manager put asterisks next to the items on each breakfast menu.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter by the ice machine dated with the installation date of 07-17-2023.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the bartender wash and rinse utensils triple sink not set up with sanitizer. The manager had those items taken to the back and washed in the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the wait station gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the reach in cooler at the wait station.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler at the wait station gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
26
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several wine bottles in the sink at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon tartar a;d beef carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager those items are served raw. The manager put an asterisk next to each item on the menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the warehouse washing area. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the light Lenses in the kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at the wait station.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of rice on the kitchen floor next to the walk-in cooler. The cook put an empty container under the container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The bar tender inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pairs of tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a metal pan with a water temperature of 82°F. The cook put the pan on the cook top to heat up the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reaching freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled in the ware washing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
08B-61-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
32
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then removed clean dishes with out washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 3 sea bass filets.
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Establishment offers oysters, served raw on dinner menu. Oysters advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Printed oyster advisory and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white plastic barrier inside ice machine, located at alleyway of restaurant establishment.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "Eggs Benedict" and "Smoked Salmon on Poppy Seed Bagel" on breakfast menu, not identified with an asterisk/symbol regarding the consumer advisory. Observed "WildcTuna Tartare" offered on dinner menu not identified with an asterisk/symbol regarding the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 2 employees located at main kitchen area, engaged in food preparation and 2 employees engaged in the preparation of beverages, totaling 4 employees, with no certified food manager present at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar counter. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar. Ice scoop handle was placed in a upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on kitchen prep counter, across from three compartment sink.
21-04-4
55
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 3 employees located at main kitchen area, engaged in food preparation and 1 bartender engaged in the preparation of beverages, totaling 4 employees, with no certified food manager present at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when hot water faucet handle was turned on, unable to take a temperature, located at men's restroom used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Observed no hot water when hot water faucet handle was turned on, unable to take a temperature, located at men's restroom used by food employees. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Bolognese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Bolognese on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Bolognese?

Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Bolognese.

How does Il Bolognese compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Il Bolognese most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Il Bolognese's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Bolognese have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Il Bolognese 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 Il Bolognese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Il Bolognese is inspected around three times per year on average.