Life House South of Fifth
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Life House South of Fifth nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Life House South of Fifth is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Robert not having a food a Manager certificate at time of visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed Robert not having a food a Manager certificate at time of visit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: At the time of the callback no manager certificate is provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Daniel, Daniel, Jackie, Daves, and Deborah with no food handlers training at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed Daniel, Daniel, Jackie, Daves, and Deborah with no food handlers training at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: At the time of the callback no food handler certificate is provided for Daniel, Jackie, Daves, and Deborah. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed dishmachine at a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm at bar area. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Robert not having a food a Manager certificate at time of visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed Robert not having a food a Manager certificate at time of visit. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Daniel, Daniel, Jackie, Daves, and Deborah with no food handlers training at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed Daniel, Daniel, Jackie, Daves, and Deborah with no food handlers training at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor next to reach-in freezer chest at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cup boxes stored on floor near back exit door at kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
52
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw oysters in the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hand sink with a pan of utensils in it.
31A-11-4
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.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter not dated next to the oven.
29-28-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large plastic containers not labeled in the kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed above the triple sink.
24-05-4
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 ice scoop on top of the ice.
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in plastic container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
10-14-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Life House South of Fifth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Life House South of Fifth on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Life House South of Fifth?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Life House South of Fifth.
How does Life House South of Fifth compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Life House South of Fifth most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Life House South of Fifth's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Life House South of Fifth have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Life House South of Fifth 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 Life House South of Fifth inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Life House South of Fifth is inspected around three times per year on average.
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