Nautilus Signature Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Nautilus Signature Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Nautilus Signature Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon (50F - Cold Holding) at the buffet line. As per the server it was placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The sever added more ice under it to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cooked pasta in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the bar.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed next to the walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area door area.
36-27-5
47
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a clear liquid in a spray bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the inside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar.
25-27-4
58
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the sanitizer dispenser had degreaser connected to it. The chef removed the degreaser and filled the sink with water and added chlorine.
22-51-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of crushed tomatoes.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar soiled. The chef cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line and bar. The chef brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of a preparation table. The chef discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef burgers (51F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler, across from flat top grill at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Employee switched on power breaker to cooler unit, accidentally turned off. **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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested hot water sanitizing dish machine, using thermal temperature strips, with color indicator. Testing strip did not change the required color to indicate that dish machine was reaching proper hot water temperatures to sanitize properly. Establishment setup three compartment sink using quaternary sanitizer, tested at 200ppm.
22-56-4
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 form to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind bar counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers on shelving near kitchen dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/floor drains has accumulation of debris located behind bar counter. Employees began to clean and pour chlorine down floor drains. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on kitchen floor, in front of ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at corner handwash sink, in front of stove top area, at kitchen cookline.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nautilus Signature Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nautilus Signature Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nautilus Signature Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nautilus Signature Restaurant.
How does Nautilus Signature Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Nautilus Signature Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Nautilus Signature Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nautilus Signature Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nautilus Signature Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nautilus Signature Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nautilus Signature Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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