Pool Bar at the Royal Palm

1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Pool Bar at the Royal Palm on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine not at @60°F. The chef set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought paper towels.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
74
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, at dish machine located at kitchen/beverage storage room located near outside pool bar area. Establishment has a hot water sanitizer dish machine, tempting at 180F located at main kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at pool bar area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at pool bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at pool bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice bin provided at outside pool bar area, provided with no lid or kept covered. Observed dried garnishes, stored on top counter at outside pool bar area, not covered or protected. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing located at side kitchen/beverage storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pool Bar at the Royal Palm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm on file is from Jul 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm.

How does Pool Bar at the Royal Palm compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Pool Bar at the Royal Palm most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Pool Bar at the Royal Palm's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pool Bar at the Royal Palm 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 Pool Bar at the Royal Palm inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pool Bar at the Royal Palm is inspected around two times per year on average.