Residence Inn Miami South Beach

1231 17Th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Residence Inn Miami South Beach has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no measuring device available”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); butter chips (59F - Cold Holding); at the buffet table. As per the cook the items were placed there approximately 1 hour ago. The cook cover the items with ice to cool them down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bowl in the sink. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup, plastic cup and a half empty water bottle on a preparation table

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at the bar.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cup, and plastic cups stored on the floor at the bar.

25-05-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the attendant wipe areas around the buffet enter the kitchen removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (77F - Cold Holding); in a microwave. As per the food handler it is an employee meal.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with a blue liquid not labeled at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a can gravy on the floor next to the mop sink. Observed a plastic container with seasoning and a plastic bottle of syrup on the floor next to the preparation table. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles and soft drinks at the bar on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license since 10-01-23 on the wall in the kitchen.

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed liquid eggs over cheese and cut melon in the reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler next to the ice machine gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler next to the ice machine gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None provided at time of inspection for kitchen dish machine, sanitizing using hot water.

16-62-1

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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to management.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at kitchen ice machine. Manager removed handle of scooping from ice, placed in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Residence Inn Miami South Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Residence Inn Miami South Beach on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Residence Inn Miami South Beach?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Residence Inn Miami South Beach.

How does Residence Inn Miami South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Residence Inn Miami South Beach most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Residence Inn Miami South Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Residence Inn Miami South Beach have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Residence Inn Miami South Beach 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 Residence Inn Miami South Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Residence Inn Miami South Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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