SLS SOUTH BEACH/PREPARATION KITCHEN
1701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines soiled.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling with water damage and a mold like substance.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 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 touching dirty dishes and then touching clean dishes with the same gloves on.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hand washing sink downstairs with food crumbs and a spoon.
- 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 1/23/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
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. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. I on large aluminum trays.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of food on the walk-in freezer floor. The chef put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
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.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bar tender brought towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a plastic container with panko bread crumbs in the dry storage area. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the preparation area and cook line. The chef removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at a temperature of 80° F. The chef poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the ice buckets soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (54F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding); eggs (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding); melon (62F - Cold Holding); cut cherry (62F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the food was put on line between 7:00 am- 8:00 am. The chef remove all items inside the cooler and the items on top were placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack in front and a bowl inside the hand sink next to the ice machines. The chef move and remove the items. 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.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (305) 674-1701
Website: https://slshotels.com/south-beach/
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