Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen

1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 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 dish washer touching dirty dishes and then touching clean dishes with the same gloves on.

12A-13-4

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

16-62-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hand washing sink downstairs with food crumbs and a spoon.

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling with water damage and a mold like substance.

36-32-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines soiled.

22-20-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bar tender brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (54F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding); eggs (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); melon (62F - Cold Holding); cut cherry (62F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the food was put on line between 7:00 am- 8:00 am. The chef remove all items inside the cooler and the items on top were placed on ice. **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.

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the ice buckets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a plastic container with panko bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.

24-05-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the preparation area and cook line. The chef removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at a temperature of 80° F. The chef poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a plastic container of rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen.

How does Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen 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 Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen 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 Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sls South Beach/Preparation Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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