Recess Sports Lounge

501 Marlins Way #101, Miami, FL 33125

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Recess Sports Lounge has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on the floor under handwashing sink in cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to frying station. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table , employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 5 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee placed a chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards not longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand sink located at the front bar.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop left inside the mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine located in the room behind the bathrooms.

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Located next to ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with raw chicken stored on the walk in cooler and also boxes of French fries stored on the floor on the preparation area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside the reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty surface.

10-12-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped at the bar area.

25-27-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb left inside the hand wash sink to defrost.

06-01-5

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Recess Sports Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Recess Sports Lounge on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Recess Sports Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Recess Sports Lounge.

How does Recess Sports Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Recess Sports Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Recess Sports Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Recess Sports Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Recess Sports Lounge 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 Recess Sports Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Recess Sports Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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