WHITELAW HOTEL & LOUNGE (THE)
808 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-16-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed bartender enter bar area and began preparing drinks, no hand wash. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed bartender enter bar area and began preparing drinks, no hand wash. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Luis Bedia expired on 3-24-26. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Luis Bedia expired on 3-24-26. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 4 alcohol bottles in the hand wash sink at the bar. The bartender removed them. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 4 alcohol bottles in the hand wash sink at the bar. The bartender removed them. **Warning Observed a scrubbing pad in the sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Fermin expired on 2-18-25. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Fermin expired on 2-18-25. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area near kitchen entrance and near AC unit. Also observed ply wood covering wall near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area near kitchen entrance and near AC unit. Also observed ply wood covering wall near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall near microwave at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall near microwave at cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The bartender put it a clean bowl. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The bartender put it a clean bowl. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and bathroom. **Warning** **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.