Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The)
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Beach restaurant scores 69. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases on floor at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (110F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside HWS at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases on floor at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
61
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer the cold or hot holding minimum temperature.
53B-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meat inside three compartments sink throwing at room temperature. Operator open the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell egg in reach in cooler over cooked chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: At time of callback inspection Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell egg in reach in cooler over washed vegetables **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in storage area **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) 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 Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whitelaw Hotel & Lounge (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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