Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE BIRDCAGE

1250 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779220
DBPR license2332498

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed COOKED WHITE RICE (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed COOKED WHITE RICE (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

Stop Sale

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over pizza oven at kitchen area.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at prep area engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee placed a hair restraint on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.