RAO'S MIAMI BEACH

1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/21/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes in the wall above the ice machine closer to the walk-in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket by the walk-in cooler.
Health Inspector (2025-03-21)
2025-03-21
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 2/11/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter expired in 08-24.
Health Inspector (2025-02-11)
2025-02-11
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 12/10/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. Warning **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-12-10)
2024-12-10
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 10/1/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located next to ladder by the back door. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reaching a temp of 141F. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of handwashing sink located at fry station. Chef removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
Health Inspector (2024-10-01)
2024-10-01
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several ice wands on the floor in the walk-in freezer. The manager removed the items and took them to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Health Inspector (2024-07-31)
2024-07-31
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 3/6/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by the employee restroom.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in the reach in cooler by the second walk-in cooler. The chef removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ham in the second walk-in cooler. The chef removed the shrimp and put in a separate cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat (46F - Cold Holding);
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster meat (46F - Cold Holding);
  • 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. The chef cleaned the nozzles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The chef brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The chef brought soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8625265
2024-03-06
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation area. The chef removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda guns nozzles soiled at the bar.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen side entrance. The chef brought towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen side entrance. The chef brought soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8502673
2024-02-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/18/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8500300
2023-09-18
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(315 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025