Rakija Lounge
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rakija Lounge stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Rakija Lounge on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at cook line, operator replaced. **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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside cheese containers at kitchen drawers.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed servers at the bar area preparing drinks with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed some straws at bar area not individually wrapped.
25-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of cutting board across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
58
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over baked potatoes at reach in cooler by preparation area. Manager relocated products. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 71F.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection no hot water on any of the hand sinks at establishment, temperature is at 75F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above reach in cooler not inverted across cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with ground beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
29
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board in front of turbochef oven.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle soiled at three compartment sink and reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit in front of turbochef oven at cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli and cut carrots not covered at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed at reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area and walk-in cooler in disrepair and observed reach-in cooler at cookline in front of turbo chef oven at a temperature of 50F, non TCS food observed inside. Manager called for service.
14-12-4
74
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of chicken over a container of potatoes. Operator placed item correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
82
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the water temperature at 105°F. The manager turned the heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn and handle cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles being stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager removed it.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven handle. The manager removed it. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
41
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pasta (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler across the cook line, less than 4 hours. Advised manager to submerge food containers in ice to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed missing hand paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed egg cartons stored above bags of shredded cheese located in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both ice machines interior soiled located at kitchen area. Observed soda nozzle soiled at bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink located at lobby counter used to prepare coffee and orange juice beverages. Discussed with manager and both coffee and orange juice machines will be relocated patio bar. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a coffee machine and squeezed orange juice machine located at inside lobby counter area, with no handwash sink installed, area not observed on previous plans for restaurant establishment. Discussed with manager and both coffee and orange juice machines will be relocated to patio bar, if not the installation of a handwash sink and the submission of plans are required. **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in storage area and inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of roasted pepper and eggplant sauce stored on the floor located at dry storage. Observed a pack of water stored on the floor in beverage storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located at oven door handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water at 94F, less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit located at kitchen cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided in restrooms used by employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled in kitchen area. Observed vent covers soiled inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in the back of the kitchen near water heater. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins used for wrapping silverware store in a box directly on the floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in mop bucket stored outside. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, water and butter with no labels located at reach in cooler, across from cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at the reach in cooler located near the cookline. **Warning**
05-09-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rakija Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rakija Lounge on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rakija Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rakija Lounge.
How does Rakija Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Rakija Lounge most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Rakija Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rakija Lounge have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rakija Lounge 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 Rakija Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rakija Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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