Stiltsville Fish Bar
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Stiltsville Fish Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at the bar. The chef changed the bottle and ran it a few times. It's now at 100 pm's. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few were not dated. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates on rusted shelves.
24-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of ice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed liquid egg whites over bell peppers in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed snapper ceviche and tuna tartare on the menu in a box that says chilled and raw, however there are other items such as peel and eat shrimp and smoked fish dip that are not raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and tuna poke bowl not identified as raw. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and tuna poke bowl not identified as raw. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Basic - Ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink upstairs.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and tuna poke bowl not identified as raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manager the following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Kevin, Riley, nick, Jason, Jonathan, Rocio, Sam, Reni, Natalie, safiya, roberta **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the ice machine soiled. The chef cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the crust ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted. The chef inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
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
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stiltsville Fish Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stiltsville Fish Bar on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stiltsville Fish Bar?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stiltsville Fish Bar.
How does Stiltsville Fish Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Stiltsville Fish Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Stiltsville Fish Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stiltsville Fish Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Stiltsville Fish 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 Stiltsville Fish Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stiltsville Fish Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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