BISTRO TOWERHOUSE
5500 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticker stocked on clean container. Employee removed it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak underneath the 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quaternary test kit to check sanitizing concentration. 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 3/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching the ice. Employee corrected the issue. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching the stair railing ,went back to prep area and continued working with food without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was instructed and conducted the correct procedure. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked pasta inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. Chef inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Mani ceviche not identified as raw item. Employee corrected the menu while I was inspected the restaurant. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizer at the 3CS.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot temperature used as way to sanitize .
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen station. Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container in the employee unisex restroom.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing covers for lights in the storage area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips to check sanitizer solution.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee started cleaning the machine. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 commercially packaged fish already thawed inside the sealed vacuum package. Chef opened the bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restrain. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 114 seats combining the total of seats inside the 3 rooms used as dining areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Chef removed it immediately. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is open to the public with an expired license.. License was paid. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quat test kit not used to check as evidence of sealed test kit. Chef opened the test kit and check the sanitizer concentration. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved . 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/. Plans need to be submitted to update the license. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Establishment is closed and not operating. As per management, they want to keep the license for commercial purposes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(28 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
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