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THE DREXEL

516 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727340

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The manager put them on a shelf.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the oven at the cook line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash container in front of the hand washing sink by the dish machine. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of salt. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license that is displayed expired on 10-01-2021.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different sauces on the walk-in cooler.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the bar.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in closer to the back door.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large plastic container with a blue containing salt not labeled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the walk-in cooler.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645350

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
  • 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over live mussels in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over live mussels in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed local tuna carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager it is served raw. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed local tuna carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager it is served raw. **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Eric and Cynthia working with food both have been employed for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Eric and Cynthia working with food both have been employed for more than 60 days. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509549

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on top of the ice machine. The manager removed it and put in the ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the hand wash sink and prep table at the bar. The manager removed it.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 steaks over live mussels in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two cups in the hand wash sink at the bar. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed local tuna carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager it is served raw.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom. The manager brought towels . Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Eric and Cynthia working with food both have been employed for more than 60 days. Warning
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349812

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with chicken stock on the walk-in cooler floor.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the bar.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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 octopus in the walk-in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

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★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(435 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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