Mickey Burkes
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
Mickey Burkes has been inspected seven times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. 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 11 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Mickey Burkes on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler come from the office and put on gloves and began to handle food with out washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl on the menu. As per the manager that is served raw and it's not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the small stall. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between the prep table and reach in cooler. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 80°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
61
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato diver soiled by the back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout soiled.
23-03-4
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato dicer soiled on the wall by the back door.
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an half empty bottle of milk and a Gatorade in the upright cooler above bacon and fries. The bartender moved the employee drink to the bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over fish at the cook line. The manager moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of pork in a plastic container with water. The manager poured out the water and open the cold water fauce. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
25-27-4
41
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties over hash browns at the cook line. The cook removed the hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
74
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 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. The bar and kitchen dish machines are both not sanitizing. The manager set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The owner paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the coffee machine. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager cleaned the blade and the bar tender cleaned the nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container and a paper bag with different foods in the walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between a preparation cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright freezer gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled up stairs.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop in the mop sink.. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
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. Emailed employee health reporting agreement form to Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted/wrapped stored on top shelving above kitchen prep coolers.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at hood system. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood filters above cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall caulking soiled with a black-like substance at kitchen dish machine area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mickey Burkes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mickey Burkes on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mickey Burkes?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mickey Burkes.
How does Mickey Burkes compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Mickey Burkes most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Mickey Burkes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mickey Burkes have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mickey Burkes 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 Mickey Burkes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mickey Burkes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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