Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 331397323Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach has 25 inspections on record dating back to 2016, with a combined 215 violations—averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations in at least 4 separate inspections, time-as-control violations in at least 3 inspections, proper hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections, and approved food source violations in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on December 10, 2018, when a portable fire extinguisher at the outside bar was found with its gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025, resulted in 24 violations (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach had?
- Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach find?
- Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Smith & Wollensky in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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