Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “clean pots and pans not stored inverted”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Miami Beach restaurant scores 72. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat spinach in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Advised manager and he instructed employee to remove from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove/ oven door handle between uses. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Observed various plastic Food storage containers cracked or broken. Advised manager and he discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Advised manager and he instructed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining tray of Brussels. Manager removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between wall and prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
74
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from container prior to container being emptied. Advised manager tags must remain in container oysters are completely gone then stored for 90 days. Manager placed tag back in container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed chef to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed chef to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of cut leafy greens. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “clean pots and pans not stored inverted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse.
How does Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morton's of Chicago- the Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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