Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties above cooked roasted potatoes inside reach cooler located in front of the mop sink. Employee inverted the order . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed food cooling at room temperature since 11:15 am. ( cooked pasta (98F - Cooling); bolognese (88F - Cooling). Employee placed the food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Missing date marking on cooked pork inside the reach in cooler. Food was marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine cover in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler located by service window.
05-09-4
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above sauces inside reach cooler underneath the service window. Employee inverted the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed no hot running water at the entire establishment, no employees could wash their hands correctly.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired quat test kit since 4/2025.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. water temperature was 80 F.
27-06-4
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. Missing documentation for Yandri and Celestina.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running water at the hand sink, water temperature was 80 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed quat test open employee cup with water on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. water temperature was 80 F.
27-10-4
43
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hamburger patty and grill onions under 4 hrs time control with no written procedure. . Procedure was filled it out **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located the outdoor bar area ).
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open container with water on prep table. Employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler used to stored chicken wings and chicken tenders.
05-09-4
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. As evidence of no soap at the station. Employees washed their hands immediately after restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit .
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
58
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. All of the employees because there was not hot water at the stations. All employees were coached about the correct procedure and hot water problem was fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw skirt steak above mozzarella cheese stick and salmon in the vertical reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in any station ( water at 75 F) Maintenance employee fixed the issue, then, hot water temperature 101 F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in chest coolers.
05-09-4
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. Hood cleaning is planned for 3/16 as per executive chef.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Cosme food residue inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed missing device to secure the CO2 tanks .
51-11-4
86
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties at 78 F in a hot station. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee started reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce at 49 F inside a container with melted ice. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee added ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink.
05-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at the Bar front counter . Water temperature of 76 F. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic oil container stored on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Missing way to secure the CO2 tank at the front bar area.
51-11-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar.
How does Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar 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 Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riu Plaza Miami Beach Hotel- Alligator Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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