RESTAURANT AT CROYDON / THE TAVERN
3720 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine is not sanitizing dishes because sanitizer bucket is empty.
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 employee moving the trash container, then touching clean plates without washing his hands. Employee was coached. Employee washed his hands.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils and plates inside the dishwasher machine without being sanitized, sanitixer bucket is empty.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by racks and CO2 tanks at the coffee station service area. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer.
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 boiled eggs inside reach in cooler from yesterday 3/16 around 7 am without date marking.
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on the top side.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured in service area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup on prep table.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance of the kitchen
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive accumulation of debris on the kitchen floor.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice spoon inside standing water.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation inside the oven.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers at the server coffee station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink completely soiled at the coffee station. Also hood filters with accumulation of grease.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old residues inside reach in cooler at the service station.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on Reach in cooler in front of the cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature. Employee placed them inside the walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:12 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.