RAKIJA LOUNGE
1131 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above reach in cooler not inverted across cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with ground beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over baked potatoes at reach in cooler by preparation area. Manager relocated products. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 71F.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection no hot water on any of the hand sinks at establishment, temperature is at 75F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler by preparation area.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiples task without changing gloves. Instructed employee to removed gloves and washed hands and place new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hansink located next to ice machine at kitchen. Manager replenished. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on pasta at reach in cooler by preparation area held for more than 24 hours .
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
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 throughout kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board in front of turbochef oven.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle soiled at three compartment sink and reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit in front of turbochef oven at cookline.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli and cut carrots not covered at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed at reach-in cooler gaskets at preparation area and walk-in cooler in disrepair and observed reach-in cooler at cookline in front of turbo chef oven at a temperature of 50F, non TCS food observed inside. Manager called for service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of chicken over a container of potatoes. Operator placed item correctly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(2,987 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Features
✓ Night Club
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025