BATTUBELIN
With 5 documented inspections, BATTUBELIN in MIAMI has achieved a 1.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
749 Northeast 79th Street
Miami, Florida, 33138
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13587466
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above prep table near oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed shield missing at light by storage above ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at drinks reach in cooler bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930810
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at storage near ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with shredded cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above prep table near oven. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed shield missing at light by storage above ice machine. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at storage shelves above reach in coolers by prep area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at drinks reach in cooler bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef was prepared today morning. Employee stored on freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at bar area no running hot water. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 5/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754356
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at inside bar area not secured. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at preparation area,kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and clean plates stored at ware washing dry storage not inverted.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed one of two dishwasher not functioning. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on floor at outside storage. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at pizza station. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink inside bar area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler salad station.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour not labeled across walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner for rosemary and parsley at walk in cooler.
- 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 stored over raw shrimp at drawers based upon minimum required cooking temperature at cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board and wood cutting board at bar area with black mold-like substance. Observed slicer soiled at pizza station.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food residue near walk in freezer.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink inside bar area and outside bar area. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink inside bar area and outside bar area. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with degreaser no labeled stored under pizza counter area. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at bar area no running hot water, run water for 3 minutes with temperature of 81F.
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area near entrance of kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above walk in cooler area. Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at kitchen.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine not functioning properly Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Coach the operator to set up the three compartment sink.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle loose at three compartment sink kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing vegetables and containers containing chicken stock stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside container at front counter.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside bar area, hand sink near walk in freezer,hand sink at pizza area, front counter and bathrooms.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at front counter bar area and dishwasher area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour inside not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. Repeat Violation
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot running water per 3 minutes at 76°F, located hand sink outside bar area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed outside bar area and front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at outside bar area.
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP bags containing roast beef and cooked lamb less than 24 hours. Operator open all bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray containing sanitizer not labeled at inside door bar area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 5/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377980
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen l
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by dry storage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food containers on walk in freezer floor. Also observed a flour bag stored on dry. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. 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 bolognese sauce (42F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line. As per Manager from previous day. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(678 reviews)Price Level
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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 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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