Renaissance Ballroom
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Renaissance Ballroom stretching back to 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Renaissance Ballroom's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is serving food, beverages, and water with expired license. Expired license 10/01/2025. During the inspection operator paid the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef and pork skins stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 bag of rice stored on the floor in dry storage, located by the walk in cooler location.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Michael; 01-22-25. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed Michael; 01-22-25. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed on dish rack; at callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed license not displayed; at callback. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
90
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of the Warning box soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
36-02-5
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease residue. Observed ibpvdns and hot holding units soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located next to storage closets.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in rear storage area where cakes are stored, a finished decorated cake stored on shelf not covered. Manager zipped cake enclosure to cover. Observed in walk in cooler stored chicken breast and rice uncovered. Employee advised it was to be disposed and discarded items.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, beans and flour not labeled with name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic gallons of oil stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Observed a bucket of soup base stored on floor in dry storage closet. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed water drips onto floor from walk in cooler and kitchen area vents.
36-68-5
64
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked rice not date marked. As per operator, cooked 2 days ago, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked beef with no date marked. As per operator, prepared two days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By the dish machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
36-63-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed by the walk in cooler: non-working reach in cooler. Observed by the entrance to the kitchen: no working ice machine.
33-31-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaissance Ballroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Ballroom on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaissance Ballroom?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Ballroom.
How does Renaissance Ballroom compare to other restaurants in West Miami?
Renaissance Ballroom most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Miami average of 78.
Has Renaissance Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renaissance Ballroom have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Renaissance Ballroom 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 Renaissance Ballroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Ballroom is inspected around three times per year on average.
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