Main Pool Bar
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Main Pool Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 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 four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Miami Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from outside and put on gloves and began to prepare food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The chef had it washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water bottle in the sink. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a
12A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the ice machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 at the bar. Advise the manager to use the dish machine in the kitchen area. The maintenance man replaced the sanitizer bucket and the ppm was 50 chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the items were placed on line approximately 1 hour ago. The chef had the items placed in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Form provided via email. The chef printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the bar entrance.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At the bar chlorine. The chef got the test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Warning**
31A-01-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted at the bar. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the bar reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guard in the reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
33
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), advised to Manager to use three compartment sink or dish machine located at kitchen area, located behind bar area.
22-41-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to kitchen dishmachine and cookline.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Main Pool Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Main Pool Bar on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Main Pool Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Main Pool Bar.
How does Main Pool Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Main Pool Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Main Pool Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Pool Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Main Pool 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 Main Pool Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Main Pool Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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