THE BIRDCAGE
1250 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves and put new ones on without washing hands. Instructed on proper procedure.
Intermediate 3
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed baked potatoes at reach in cooler with no label. Chef placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door by pastry area in disrepair.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink by cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed yellow rice at reach in cooler not covered.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.