The Savoy Hotel

425-455 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
American
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The Savoy Hotel appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The Savoy Hotel was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting The Savoy Hotel on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by kitchen entrance blocked with a fan. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 salmon inside ROP while thawing, coached manager on correct procedures and chef cut through package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
43
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
03A-02-5
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. Observed Delia Marisela working for over 2 years with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate stored inside handsink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dishwasher removed from establishment and no plans were submitted.
51-16-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hairnet. Employee placed a cap on. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 dish washer touch dirty dishes and removed lean dishes with same gloves on.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties over raw fish in a glass door reach in cooler. The cook put the fish on the top shelf.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 tuna filets and a whole pink fish with an internal temperature if 31°F still in the vacuum. The cook opened the bags. Observed 5 packs of salmon and 3 Mahi- mahi filets with internal temperature of 41° F.
01B-13-4
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. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 tuna filets and a whole pink fish with an internal temperature if 31°F still in the vacuum. The cook opened the bags. Observed 5 packs of salmon and 3 Mahi- mahi filets with internal temperature of 41° F.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restrooms by the bar.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large containers of cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cheese and rice. The cook removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 74F for approximately 3 minutes **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 74F for approximately 3 minutes **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dish ware not inverted or protected. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature at 74F for approximately 3 minutes **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service tray not inverted. Operator inverted tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved straws behind counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oils and eel sauce in sauce bottles with no labels **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Savoy Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Savoy Hotel on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Savoy Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Savoy Hotel.

How does The Savoy Hotel compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

The Savoy Hotel most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has The Savoy Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Savoy Hotel have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Savoy Hotel 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 Savoy Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Savoy Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.