Rooftop Bar
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Rooftop Bar has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The chef had it washed it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed one soiled tile by the back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
55
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw steaks in the upright reach in cooler by the triple sink. The chef moved the patties to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a yellow liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container flour. The chef removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on the preparation table in the center of the prep area. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the sink.
36-27-5
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken in a reach in cooler. The chef moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink behind the bar.
31A-11-4
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler missing the handle by the dish machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine.
36-27-5
45
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over eggplant in a reach in cooler. The cook moved the egg plant. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed the bowl. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
55
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender moved it. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The chef wrapped the top plate with plastic wrap. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced watermelon (67F - Cold Holding) located behind bar counter, less than 4 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container located on a container of sliced celery, stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed brown paper towel from covering food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar, near coffee machine. Manager refilled paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on clean plastic containers, on storage shelf across from kitchen dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 80F, located on kitchen prep counter. Chef discarded container of standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rooftop Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rooftop Bar on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rooftop Bar?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rooftop Bar.
How does Rooftop Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Rooftop Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Rooftop Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rooftop Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rooftop 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 Rooftop Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rooftop Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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