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THE MATADOR ROOM

2901 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3721803
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760296
DBPR license2333732

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue on can opener. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty container inside the hand sink at the banquet prep area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container to scoop marinated olives. Chef discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The towel was removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the hand sink located by reach in cooler 14. Sign was posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cooler located at the outdoor bar.

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers ready to use. All containers were sent to the ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with food item without label. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.