BISTRO TOWERHOUSE
5500 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 2 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).