Sweet Liberty
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
58
Score
Sweet Liberty appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, 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 produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Sweet Liberty trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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 steaks in the walk in cooler. The manager had the beef patties moved to the bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed the last 5 tags not dated.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form sent via email and printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a pump bottle with a white liquid. The manager labeled it soap. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the drink station. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caviar onion dip. The manager put an asterisk next to the item on each menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook touch a garbage can removed his glove and put another one on without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machines.
29-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open Red Bull can open on a shelf above a preparation reach in cooler. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler door frame and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over beverages at the bar. The bar tender put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw oysters in the walk-in cooler. . The chef put the chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer and discarded items in the hand wash sink by the front dish machine. The bar tender removed the strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled. The bartender labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The bartender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); couscous (50F - Cold Holding) located in cooler unit located next to kitchen office, less than 4 hours. Placed inspector's thermometer inside unit, observed ambient temperature at 48F, possible due to over stacking of food containers blocking air vent. Advised to Manager that temperatures must maintain at +or- 41F and below and to remove containers from blocking air vent inside reach in cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at waiter service station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a waiter service station added to restaurant establishment with handwash sinks, ice bins and a dish machine located at side area near main kitchen entrance doorway. Provided plan review information to manager regarding revised plans needing to be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com, with file# 275410 **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at waiter service station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from kitchen cookline.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two storage containers of flour not kept covered, located on top of chest freezer at kitchen area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container next to coffee machine at kitchen area, not labeled. Observed squeeze bottles of oils located next to small hot water steam unit, not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent above kitchen dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under kitchen chest freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at kitchen ice machine. Handle of ice scoop was placed in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 108F located at kitchen cookline.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to kitchen office area.
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Liberty last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Liberty on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Liberty?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Liberty.
How does Sweet Liberty compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Sweet Liberty most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Sweet Liberty's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Liberty have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sweet Liberty 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 Sweet Liberty inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Liberty is inspected around two times per year on average.
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