Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

THE DREXEL

516 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394047
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8645350
DBPR license2337029

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the prep sink **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate – 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. **Time Extended**

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Mussel tags not marked with last date served. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate – Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**

#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Intermediate – 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** **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the second smaller ice machine. **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**

#3Basic25-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:07 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.