Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside

401 Biscayne Blvd #1180, Miami, FL 33132

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show six inspections at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger beef patty over crab cake. Inside walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched cooked chicken at cook line area.

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Gelissa Pinales.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap. Kitchen at hand wash sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar are.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located cook line area. Near stove.

29-49-6

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Salmon.

01B-03-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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. Salmon.

06-09-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside.

How does Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside 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 Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill Bayside is inspected around two times per year on average.

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