BARTON G THE RESTAURANT
1427 West Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the back door.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed insulation exposed on the reach in door at the cookline.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the walk-in freezer floor.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the side entrance.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the back door.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler handles cracked or missing. Observed several reach in cooler doors with the insulation exposed. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked or missing tiles throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The chef moved the scoop. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station and the bar and both restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of pears 6 pounds 10 ounzes. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler wipe down a preparation reach-in cooler with a cloth towel and then put on gloves to begin food preparation without washing his hands. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the renewal during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a white spray bottle with a liquid inside at the pastry area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the upright freezer next to the walk-in cooler.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and plastic handles missing by the fryer. Observed the preparation reach in cooler door missing the inside cover with the insulation exposed in front of the ovens. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the side entrance to the staircase.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the center of the kitchen.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under refrigerators in the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases with different foods on the walk-in floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on the ice machine.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic scoop handle touching panko in the dry storage room.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. The operator found the pans and installed them during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the coffee station. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a 46 oz.can of tomato juice dented.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting throughout the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with beef rub. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exposed insulation on the inside reach in cooler door by the cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of romaine and plastic containers with sauces on the walk-in cooler floor. The chef put the items on the shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and coffee station. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from outside and put on gloves and engaged in food preparation.
- 12A-13-4: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 than wiped his hands on a cloth towel and touched the clean dishes.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken over steaks on a thawing rack in the second walk-in cooler. The chef moved the steaks. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of cornmeal in the dry storage room. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation cooler gaskets torn and handles cracked.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a large container of flour. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a the coffee station. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the produce walk-in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the pastry area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed out side by the mop sink. The chef inverted the mops. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with panko.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid eggs over milk in a reach in cooler.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pop corn stand in front of the sink in the dessert prep room. The chef moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
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Phone: (305) 672-8881
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(2,327 reviews)Price Level
$$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:6:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
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✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025