THE BIRDCAGE
1250 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes then clean dishes with the same gloves on.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F- ColdHolding); at the bar. As per bartender he said it was put there approximately 30 minutes ago. The bartender put the milk in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. A cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. The bartender put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved the straws out of reach of customers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:19 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.