How many health inspections has Unknown had?

Unknown has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has Unknown ever been shut down?

No, Unknown has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at Unknown?

The most frequently cited violations at Unknown are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

Unknown

1666 JAMES AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CREST HOTEL GROUP LLC · License: SEA2327585

Unknown in Miami Beach, FL has 25 inspections on record with 136 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

136Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 10, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Oct 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

Unknown has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Unknown had?: Unknown has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has Unknown ever been shut down?: No, Unknown has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at Unknown?: The most frequently cited violations at Unknown are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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