Top of the Falls
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Top of the Falls, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water at the outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink at the outside bar. Employee moved them out. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside the ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile in the back of the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up in reach in freezer with sliding glass doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located in the kitchen.
29-20-5
58
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. At the outdoor bar.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine next to food . Employee moved them . **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located at the outdoor bar.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside the reach in freezer use for ice cream and cakes.
14-69-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing g at the hand sink station.
33-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee ) in a plastic container with no label. Person in charge labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees at the bar. Technician was called to fix the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located at the outdoor bar.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with accumulation of food debris. Slicer has not been used today. Employee started dissembling the machine for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken from Sunday 2/9 inside reach in cooler with no date marking . Employee marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label ( degreaser as per employee ). Employee la/sled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside the mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in the hand sink close to the main line.
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
41
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above pineapples inside walk-in in cooler . Employee reorganized the storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration inside sanitizer container.. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machines . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the reach in freezer lid.
14-71-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside freezer used for ice cream and empanadas . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler used to store pizzas .
05-09-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash container at the hand sink close to the cook line.
33-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Company changed the filter and started cleaning the machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
78
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings above raw shrimp inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 was printed . **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed one rack with all rusted shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath warewashing machine when is in use. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee came and provided chlorine to sanitize when washing utensils, pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles at the warewashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed accumulation of unused equipments on premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the warewashing machine.
29-11-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top of the Falls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top of the Falls on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top of the Falls?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Top of the Falls.
How does Top of the Falls compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Top of the Falls most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Top of the Falls' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Top of the Falls 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 Top of the Falls 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 Top of the Falls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top of the Falls is inspected around two times per year on average.
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