Strange Beast

15220 Sw 72 Street, Miami, FL 33193-1600

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Strange Beast has been inspected six times since 2023. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Strange Beast on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer hanging next to soda boxes at bar area. Operator properly placed sanitizer bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees.

53B-05-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer at bar. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of scallions. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in upstairs dry storage.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at front counter bar. Operator inverted box. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar area.

29-17-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of flour stored on floor. Operator placed 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on second floor.

14-69-4

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

16-62-1

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strange Beast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strange Beast on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strange Beast?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Strange Beast.

How does Strange Beast compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Strange Beast most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Strange Beast's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Strange Beast have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Strange Beast 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 Strange Beast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Strange Beast is inspected around two times per year on average.

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