MARGOT BAR & BISTRO
1504 BAY RD STE 106 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F – Cold Holding); salami (50F – Cold Holding) at the cook line on the top of the preparation reach in cooler. As per the chef they put those items there approximately two hours ago. The chef put the items in the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment uses both quaternary and chlorine as sanitizer and only have chlorine test strips.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Hamachi Crudo on the menu. As per the operator this item is served raw. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory provided via email. The operator printed and posted the oyster consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a pink liquid in a spray bottle at the bar. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers in the storage area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The operator moved the straws behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.