South Pointe Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
South Pointe Tavern appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
South Pointe Tavern's latest score is in line with the Miami Beach average of 69. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on Oct-1st-2025, operated paid while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding); at Drawer reach in cooler at cook line, as per staff for less than 4 hours, staff relocated both items to re@ch in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at one the reach in coolers at cook line area.
14-33-4
70
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line area, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed server preparing coffee at bar area with no restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine by bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at bar area.
23-03-4
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings cooked for more than 24 hours with no date marked. Employee placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 Wilfort Theodorice certificate expired on 6/21/2024 and Milton Rivera certificate expired on 6/21/2024, Allisa Okeefe certificate expired on 6/22/2024.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, and burger thawing in 3 compartment sink with no running water.instructed employee on proper method. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings thawing at room temperature inside 2 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at warewashing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink.
36-27-5
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Provided chef with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided chef with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hand sink at bar area, hose connected temporarily no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ob above ware washing area.
36-34-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Pointe Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Pointe Tavern on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Pointe Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at South Pointe Tavern.
How does South Pointe Tavern compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
South Pointe Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has South Pointe Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Pointe Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Pointe Tavern 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 South Pointe Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Pointe Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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