Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

5500 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Overview

Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has experienced no emergency closures but shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections. Management awareness violations and toxic substance control violations have also appeared repeatedly across the record. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority findings in shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
131Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority

Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach last inspected?
Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach had?
Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach find?
Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Bistro Towerhouse in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.

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