BACON BITCH
1001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/21/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishments. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1: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 salmon at reach in cooler at kitchen with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed it from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box door in disrepair at kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by handsink at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/2/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil buckets not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by dishwasher area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by handsink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over potatoes at reaching cooler at kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by kitchen.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Alvaro Mira expired on 12/09/2023.
Inspection Date: 6/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553388
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over preparation area across from cookline. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled over preparation line at kitchen area across from cookline. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation line at kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle drink on preparation table at kitchen area. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets at kitchen area in disrepair and missing flip tops at same unit.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at warewashing area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at female bathroom used by staff.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large fan at kitchen area soiled with dust and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at fryers area and near hand washing sink at kitchen
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area next to fryers and wall soiled on let side of soda gun at bar area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pancake batter (74F - Cold Holding). As per person in charge, less than one hour. They were in the process of baking. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potatoes crispies (119F - Hot Holding). As per person in charge, less than an hour.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar gun and holster soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed ore than 4 employees working with no certified food manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area.
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350295
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above make line in kitchen.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating on cook line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open soda can and drinks inside upright reach in cooler in storage area.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door between uses. Tongs stored on gas line valve in kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station at bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in coolers.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up items from floor, changed gloves but did not wash hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 74f tomatoes 64f items held less than 4hrs.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots 125f less than 4hrs,
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (888) 422-2660
Website: https://baconbitch.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(2,650 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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