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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty apron and not washed hands and change gloves before continuing handling food at cook line.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage bin obstructing hand washing sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with employees reporting agreement, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint next to dishmachine.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed standing water at a temperature of 115F.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler at cook line with soiled gaskets.
24-08-4Basic – Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting near three compartment sink area.
36-02-5Basic – Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked pork not covered at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind here compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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.