THE DREXEL
516 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over live mussels in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two cups in the hand wash sink at the bar. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed local tuna carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager it is served raw.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom. The manager brought towels . **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Eric and Cynthia working with food both have been employed for more than 60 days. **Warning**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on top of the ice machine. The manager removed it and put in the ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the hand wash sink and prep table at the bar. The manager removed it.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:24 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.