Quail Roost Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Quail Roost Tavern has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Quail Roost Tavern on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a water dispenser stored in front of the hand wash sink in the kitchen area,
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk held more than 24 hours inside the reach in cooler at the front counter not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing at the back of the establishment.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler out of service in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed op stored inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no kit or form, inspector emailed manager form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed no kit or form, inspector emailed manager form. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8-20-24. Soraya Ruiz **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed manager certificate expired: 8-20-24. Soraya Ruiz **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink, manager brought inspector paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed no paper towels at time of callback report; paper towels in other location in kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed no proof of training for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no training or form, inspector emailed manager form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed no proof of training and no forms signed and dated. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed crack tiles in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed mop not stored upright for proper air drying. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed sugar not labeled in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed no kit or form, inspector emailed manager form. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8-20-24. Soraya Ruiz **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink, manager brought inspector paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no training or form, inspector emailed manager form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled in kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Naproxen stored near food on the food storage shelf by the microwave. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the RIC located in the kitchen observed Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding),owner could no determine the time because they were not monitoring the temperature. Employee discarded food on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the RIC located in the kitchen observed Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding),owner could no determine the time because they were not monitoring the temperature. Employee discarded food on site. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the RIC by the hand sink observed Raw shell eggs stored over cheese. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**
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. Chef working for 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small toaster stored over the ice machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Checked 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, bathroom hws, let water running for about 4 minutes and it only reached a temperature of 78F. **Warning**
27-18-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIC/RIF In the storage area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored not stored 6 inches off the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the cooler located in the kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
25
Jan 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quail Roost Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quail Roost Tavern on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quail Roost Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quail Roost Tavern.
How does Quail Roost Tavern compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Quail Roost Tavern most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Quail Roost Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Quail Roost Tavern have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Quail Roost Tavern 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 Quail Roost Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quail Roost Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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