Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PLYMOUTH HOTEL

336 21ST ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3333822
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353080
DBPR license2335347

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauces in the walk-in cooler.

#16High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the sushi chef rinse a dirty towel and continued cutting fish.

#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed eight one pound tuna filets at 43°F. still in the vacuum.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stainless steel pan covering the sign with plastic wrap dispensers on top at the sushi preparation area.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled at the triple sink. The manager labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the bar.

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed upstairs.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager removed the bowl and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes being stored on rusted shelves.

#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed eight one pound tuna filets at 43°F. still in the vacuum.

#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar.

#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. The manager took the ice scoop to washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tongs in sea weed at the preparation reach in cooler. The cook removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor upstairs.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the landing at the ware washing area.

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a spray handle dripping at the ware washing area.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not identified by common name at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.