Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside HWS.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan soiled.
23-03-4
78
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside RIC. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions at walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored over cooked chicken at walk-in cooler. Manager moved cooked chicken above raw food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation table next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ice bin blocked by ice buckets at room near front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed staff washing a knife on hand washing sink at kitchen area. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at time of inspection. Emailed manager advisory. It was printed and posted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with green cleaning liquid with no label at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and middle reach-in cooler across from cook line with gaskets in disrepair and observed walk-in freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door next to cook line.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor at entrance to walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and middle reach-in cooler across from cook line with gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves inside walk-in cooler,
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two tubes of ground beef thawing inside three compartment sink. Manager had product removed from three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls with no handle use to scoop rice and sugar inside respective containers at kitchen area. Coached manager on correct procedure. One bowl was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf across from walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Coached staff manager on correct procedure.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with no hair restraint while doing food preparation at cook line.
13-03-4
22
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the plastic containers with rice, flour, etc. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shrimp in the middle reach in cooler at the cook line.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic black bowl in cheese at the cook line. Observed a clear plastic bowl in the container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the preparation reach in cooler and the reach in cooler at the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed at mop sink splitter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked ribs at walk-in cooler. Operator arranged products accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at entrance to bar with plates inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards and door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at mop sink area.
51-11-4
55
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition. **Warning **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs. **Warning** **Time Extended**
25-05-4
82
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the roof top bar. **Warning**
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the old dry storage area in the back is now a new kitchen with hood system, fryers, oven and preparation reach in cooler.. **Warning**
51-16-7
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the roof top bar. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the roof top bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of plastic water bottles on the floor upstairs in the dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler and freezer doors and floors in poor condition. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large plastic containers not labeled upstairs in the dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha.
How does Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha 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 Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Voodoo Rooftop Lounge & Hookha is inspected around three times per year on average.
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