Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1131 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach has accumulated 246 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, approved food sources, and chemical storage. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of warnings followed by callback inspections: in July 2022, inspectors issued a warning for 20 violations, returned the next day to verify compliance, and again in April 2025 cited 18 violations before a May callback confirmed improvements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections37 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach had?
- Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach find?
- Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on August 10, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Rakija Lounge in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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