President Hotel Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, President Hotel Restaurant has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then clean dishes without changing her gloves or washing her hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per Volha Shapiatukhs is responsible for obtaining for running the restaurant and has been employed for approximately 1 year.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
70
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Veronica Bustillo is the current manager and has been employed for 9 months. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Veronica Bustillo is the current manager and has been employed for 9 months. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles with toxic chemicals being stored over clean dishes and a reach in cooler containing food. The food handler moved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the food handler at the buffet line drink from a cup with gloves on and continued to serve food. **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic tray with dirty dishes in front of the hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Veronica Bustillo is the current manager and has been employed for 9 months. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adriana expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the food handler drinking a the buffet line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
50
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Volha Shapiatukha is the person in charge and doesn't have a CFM certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Volha Shapiatukha is the person in charge and doesn't have a CFM certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter chip and cream cheese cups with no time marked. As per the cook breakfast started at 7:30 and she marked the time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher handle dirty dishes and then handled clean dishes with the same gloves on.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Volha Shapiatukha is the person in charge and doesn't have a CFM certificate.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two half empty water bottles in the reach in cooler. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Christin and Rachel. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Christin and Rachel. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute solid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute solid. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher load dirty dishes and removed clean dishes from the dish machine without washing her hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs (67F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager the butter packs were placed on line approximately two hours ago. The manager covered the packs in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal pan and serving trays stacked in front of the sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Christin and Rachel.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on top of the reach in cooler. Observed an open container with water above a prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute solid.
22-20-5
37
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Demetrius Henry expired on 4/20/2923. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at front lobby counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen and front lobby counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at front lobby counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water, when hot water faucet handle was turned on, unable to take a temperature, located at front lobby counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located at front lobby counter.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restrooms used by food employees at downstairs employee corridor area and behind front counter at hotel lobby.
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located inside reach in cooler at kitchen area and downstairs area.
05-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under fryer at cookline.
14-05-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was President Hotel Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at President Hotel Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at President Hotel Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at President Hotel Restaurant.
How does President Hotel Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
President Hotel Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 70.
Has President Hotel Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at President Hotel Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at President Hotel Restaurant 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 President Hotel Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, President Hotel Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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