The Restaurant W South Beach
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited The Restaurant W South Beach nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “dented/rusted cans present” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Beach restaurant scores 69. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes on rusty shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes on rusty shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several large metals sheets wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several large metals sheets wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the end of the cook line and drink station by the exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the end of the cook line and drink station by the exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket and fan guard soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket and fan guard soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) at the outside bar. As per the bar tender the milk was put in ice approximately 2 hours ago. He put the milk in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a blender attachment in the hand washing sink at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on the menu not identified as raw on the breakfast menu. Observed Kano salad, crispy tuna, hamachi crude, double cut yellowtail roll and 5 other items on menu insert that doesn't identify if the products are raw. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the outside bar. The manager had soap taken to the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 all the food handles certificates expired here's a a few food handlers; Cindy, Eduardo, Sophia, Herman, Ariel, and Edis. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes on rusty shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several large metals sheets wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the end of the cook line and drink station by the exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket and fan guard soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters, yellowfin tuna tartare, kani salad, crispy tuna, hamachi crude, double cut yellow tail role, crazy bluefin tuna, sashimi platter and poke bowl. As per the manager those items are raw or under cooked. The manager reprinted the menus identifying all the raw items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the bar.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in the wall in room dining area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 84°F.
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar and pizza station. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
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Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato sauce dented. The chef discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plates and utensils in the handwashing sink by the dry storage area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the second walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at the triple sink at the bar.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with oil not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 6 pound can of corn dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the pastry area and other coolers throughout the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The bartender put the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
64
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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 at the bar chlorine is at 0.00 ppm. The manager set up the triple sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed several filters throughout the kitchen not dated.
29-28-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the chest freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The manager brought a sanitizer bucket, **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed dough wrapped in a cloth towel. The manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from an uncovered cup at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the raw bar. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
39
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 lbs 14 oz can of red beans dented, by El Pasado brand, located at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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 dishmachine used for cups, chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm concentration. As per manager, they will use secondary dish machine located at warewashing area, tested at 50ppm, chlorine sanitizer.
22-41-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed no sneeze guard at fruit and salad table at buffet area.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter packages at buffet area at 67F - Cold Holding. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed Sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding) and Liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter cooking area due to double panning. As per employee, less than 4 hours. Manager removed additional pans and submerged food containers directly in ice and water for rapid cooling. Observed at reach-in at kitchen: Pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding). As per manager, less than 4 hours. Products were double panned, manager removed double pan and added ice for rapid cooling and discarded diced ham. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hollandaise sauce (88F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Manager discarded product.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at 3 compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted near scrambled eggs self service station.
24-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored at reach in cooler at front counter prep line. Manager removed items from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at front counter area. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink faucet leaking at preparation area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution through kitchen.
21-12-4
35
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes can dented. Chef discarded dented tomatoes can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon on top of preparation counter. According to Chef out for 40 minutes, employee put cut melons inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed on storage room.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk-in cooler containers with chicken stock stored on the floor. Employee stored food containers six inches above floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket ps stored on the floor. Employee sanitized buckets and stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above preparation are At kitchen. Maintenance person put plastic cover on lights. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Restaurant W South Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Restaurant W South Beach on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Restaurant W South Beach?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Restaurant W South Beach.
How does The Restaurant W South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Restaurant W South Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Restaurant W South Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Restaurant W South Beach have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Restaurant W South Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Restaurant W South Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Restaurant W South Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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