Lobby Bar
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Lobby Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Lobby Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sunscreen inside cabinet stored with wiping cloths. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks in kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles near triple sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in bar.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of coolers with dust accumulation in bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple coolers in kitchen and bar with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to hand sink in bar, soiled wall.
36-27-5
58
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with cracked and rusted cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10:
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on tops of beer coolers at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temp DM at bar with no reading. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Observed dishmachine not in use; operator is waiting on part to be delivered, which is not in stock until end of October. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf in warewash area where dry dishes are stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with cracked and rusted cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on tops of beer coolers at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed where triple sink is located. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temp DM at bar with no reading. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf in warewash area where dry dishes are stored. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and dry food storage. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with cracked and rusted cover. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in bar. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulation on tops of beer coolers at bar. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed where triple sink is located. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed celery inside of thank you at reach in cooler bar area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler bar area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter date marked to be changed 10-5-2023.
29-28-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of ice machine. Operator picked up the ice scoop to send it to be cleaned.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking front faucet at three compartment sink bar area.
29-11-4
55
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed an open milk container not date marked. As per operator was opened two ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
78
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lobby Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lobby Bar on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lobby Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lobby Bar.
How does Lobby Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lobby Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lobby Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lobby Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lobby Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lobby Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lobby Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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