Ted's Hideaway
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Ted's Hideaway has nine inspections in the public record. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Ted's Hideaway on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling over walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to hood system at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach and cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 49.2F, temperature reading was determined after leavening my thermometer in unit for five minutes.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed no food stored in unit at time of call back. Operator is waiting for parts so that the unit can be repaired. Operator will contact me once unit is running properly. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling in wall in cooler heavily soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); burger meat (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); burger meat (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole on the ceiling over walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to hood system at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers at cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach and cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 49.2F, temperature reading was determined after leavening my thermometer in unit for five minutes.. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray at cook line. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling in wall in cooler heavily soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a large hole above the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in reach-in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items were at proper temperature at 11 am, door was propped open for awhile. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in front of walk-in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor across from cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go pans stored on top of kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in standing water in kitchen prep sink.
06-01-5
52
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-73-4
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the soda rack.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza crusts in shopping bags in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over beer bottles in the walk-in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter isn't dated.
29-28-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed several flying insects. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind the ice machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath equipment throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in front of the triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in front of the walk-in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in both chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the mens room. Sign provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ted's Hideaway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ted's Hideaway on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ted's Hideaway?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ted's Hideaway.
How does Ted's Hideaway compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Ted's Hideaway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Ted's Hideaway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ted's Hideaway have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ted's Hideaway 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 Ted's Hideaway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ted's Hideaway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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