Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar

8778 Sw 136 St, Miami, FL 33176

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar, the earliest from 2023. Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer at bar area.

14-69-4

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.

16-37-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

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

42-01-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream reach in freezer at front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area.

31B-04-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar.

How does Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar 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 Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Life Time Miami - Life Cafe Poolside Bistro and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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