Miami Pool House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
Miami Pool House has been inspected four times since 2024. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed oysters inside walk on cooler without tag. Operator segregated the oysters. **Corrective Action Taken**
01A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board stained across cook line. Operator discarded the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed oysters inside walk on cooler without tag. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at back bar.
31B-04-4
55
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab open bottle of water with gloves on discarded and keep preparing food. Manager coached employee to discarded soiled gloves and wash hands and put new gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melt butter (90F - Hot Holding) by cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and cloth stored inside hand sink by servers area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Provided to operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at storage by kitchen. Observed long white cutting board no longer cleanable across fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed salt bags stored on floor by storage near servers area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at stove at 100°F. Employee turn stove on. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets by cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By prep area.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair under microwave.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water stored on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean bottles stored on floor by glass washing room storage.
24-07-4
27
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing in patio area across from dumpster.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at fury storage area. Manager removed to 3 compartment sink to be washed . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top preparation table next to ice bin at front counter area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign at front counter .
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing waste receptacle at guest bathrooms.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut grooves on green cutting board at dry storage area, manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chlorine color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Pool House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Pool House on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Pool House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miami Pool House.
How does Miami Pool House compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miami Pool House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miami Pool House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miami Pool House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miami Pool House 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 Miami Pool House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Pool House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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