Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
30
Score
The Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria, located at 4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 16, 2026, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 4 critical, 4 major, and 4 minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its 10 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 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 dishwasher machine ( right side of the room) with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Person in charge called Ecolab technician and shut off the machine , and started using the one located on the left side of the room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates inside the dishwasher ( on the right from entrance ) machine with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Person in charge called Ecolab technician and shut off the machine and started using the one located on the left side of the room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard for fruit salad in a tray , for cream cheese in open containers. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples, strawberries, pears are offered at the buffet for self serving without protection. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Interior bar counter hand sink. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge filled it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepping food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stocked on clean containers on shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the interior bar area, underneath the counter. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from dishmachine pipe ( the one located on the left side of the room). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Due to dishwasher not reaching proper temperatures, clean food equipment is not sanitized properly. Operator will set up three compartment sink to sanitize food contact dishes and equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Due to dishwasher not reaching proper temperatures, clean food equipment is not sanitized properly. Operator did not have three compartment sink set up at the time of inspection and per ware wash employees, using disrepair machine with sign stating out of order. **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher reached 129F. 3rd cycle per monitor wash temp. 129F and final rinse 129F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed dishwasher reached 102°F wash temp. and final rinse 80°F per monitors after two cycles. On the 3rd cycle themolabel shows it is not reaching minim 160°F rinse temp. Per ware wash employees, using disrepair machine with sign stating it is out of order. **Admin Complaint**
16-54-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting clean food pans in ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed wet nesting clean food pans in ware wash area. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Due to dishwasher not reaching proper temperatures, clean food equipment is not sanitized properly. Operator will set up three compartment sink to sanitize food contact dishes and equipments.
22-45-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee placed on stove to reach temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee peeped at 8:30am. Chef discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepped at 8:30am. Chef discarded. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no food thermometer in kitchen area. Chef was able to bring one and calibrated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher reached 129°F. 3rd cycle per monitor wash temp. 129°F and final rinse 129°F. **Warning**
16-54-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soapy at the handwash sink near coffee station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers stored in ware wash shelves. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the handwash sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting clean food pans in ware wash area. **Warning**
24-08-4
27
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 containers of cilantro rice with date marked 10/1 inside walk in cooler 6, main kitchen. Food was discarded immediately.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added without backflow preventers in each side. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the coffee station with papers inside . Person in charge discarded all the papers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water, water temperature of 74 F. Container with utensils were moved to the flat top to heat up the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at the speed rack by 3CS kitchen area.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining at the hand sink located at the 3CS main kitchen .
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking onto floor surface. Observed a leak from the ceiling at the hallway through the walk in cooler pastry area.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed it inside sanitizer solution quart 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed Ahi Tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Employee discarded Ahi Tuna. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked salmon (48 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49 F - Cold Holding, cut lettuce (58 F- Cold Holding ). As per employee, for 1 hour. Items were moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer on splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
22-59-4
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 2 packs of Ahi Tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package located at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Employee discarded Ahi Tuna. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at mop sink and at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish ware area and at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at pastry storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield at pastry storage area and at prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink in pastry storage area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of table at prep area. Employee stored towel in solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at server station.
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at pastry storage area not smooth. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 54 F. Items were moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Manager called technician to fix unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
33
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs above cooked pork . Chef inverted the food items on the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink located at the coffee station. All items were moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Certified Manager not present vat the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine .
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen and ware washing area. Observed property is in the process to changed all the porous ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at the mop sink .
29-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle . Chef moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the Prep area in front of the walk in cooler .
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in standing water. Chef sent the food to the reach in cooler immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on the coffee station counter . **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed garlic powder and powder sugar in plastic containers without labels. Employee labeled the food containers . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
45
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee clean up the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at bakery area, battery replacement needed.
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet when prepping bread pudding mix at the bakery area. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards in front of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean container. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
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