Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CLEVELANDER HOTEL

1020 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 13, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-03-4

Detail 24572162

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink located next to hood lights. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24572163

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some cooked corn and sauces inside walk in cooler on kitchen floor with no labels. As per operator prepared in the morning.

06-09-1

Detail 24572160

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 a bag with of frozen mahi inside walk in cooler being thawed-improperly inside commercially ROP bag. Coached employee.Operator removed from package. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 24572161

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24572159

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fasted at reach in coolers in flat bread station and reach in freezer across frying station.

29-49-6

Detail 24572164

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in freezer across fryer. Fries was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23927477

Intermediate - 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 to operator by email.

22-02-4

Detail 23927483

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 23927482

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw inside WIC no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

22-20-5

Detail 23927480

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 23927481

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots stored on floor by 3 compartment by WIC.

14-09-4

Detail 23927478

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 23927479

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23927476

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce on floor at WIC.

21-12-4

Detail 23927484

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23665114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa (52F - Cooling); fresh garlic sauce (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler in front of flat top for less than 4 hours as per operator, manager placed items into walk in cooler. Observed chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pooled egg wash (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler under the waffle maker for less than 4 hours as per operator. Manager discarded pooled egg wash and placed chicken breast (41F - Cold Holding) in the reach in freezer. Observed corn (54F - Cold Holding); black beans (52F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (52F - Cold Holding) stored in the salad station reach in cooler less than 4 hours as per operator, items where placed under ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23665116

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the ground floor ice machine. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23665115

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in the cook line with no beard guard. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23665119

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the establishment. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23665118

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23665120

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the dry storage room on the ground floor soiled. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 23665117

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor soiled. Warning

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-29-4

Detail 23402869

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removing clean dishes without washing his hands and changing gloves.

03C-89-4

Detail 23402865

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken wings (128F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the cook the wings are cooked in the oven to 140°F. Then the wings are cooled to 41°F. and cooked in the fryer to an internal temperature of 165°F. or higher. Non continuous cooking definition and written procedure provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23402866

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

06-09-1

Detail 23402864

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 four snapper fillets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature if 36°F. The manager open the bags. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23402867

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the restroom outside.

50-09-4

Detail 23402870

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23402861

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two half empty water bottles on a shelf above a prep table. The manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23402868

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at two of the outside bars. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23402862

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled in the walk-in down stairs. Observed a plastic container with packaged cheese soiled. The chef put the cheese in a clean container and had the other washed.

16-46-4

Detail 23402863

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 23166555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at cookline grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Time Extended

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 22943118

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22943123

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at bottom of hand washing sink at kitchen area. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22943125

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Cajun, Clevelander, and frita burgers are not tied to consumer advisory on menu. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22943127

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22943129

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at washing sinks at outdoor bars. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22943122

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards at cookline grooved. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22943119

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed top walk-in cooler door in disrepair. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22943121

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at salad/bread area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22943128

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at and washing sinks at outdoor bars. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22943120

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open plastic water bottles inside Avantco reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Chef removed bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22943124

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor at dry storage area. Chef removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22943126

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of Avantco reach-in cooler at cookline. Warning

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22658657

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to update the license during inspection I was able to pull details and it no shows up to date Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22658658

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

51-11-4

Detail 22658655

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22658659

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

31B-04-4

Detail 22658656

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 21500852

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a T connection without a vacuum breaker in the mop sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21500858

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep station.

31A-09-4

Detail 21500853

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage can at prep area next to walk in cooler. Employee removed the trash can Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21500855

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper in hand washing sink next to door entrance to kitchen. Manager had paper refilled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21500851

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Next to dish washing area.

40-06-5

Detail 21500856

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above reach in cooler. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21500854

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by prep table next to walk in cooler. Employee was directed to clean it. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 21500857

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in ready to use containers by dish washing area.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 20992111

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over raw calamari and fish inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken container on bottom shelf away from fish and calamari. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20992106

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20992113

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Manager inverted pots and pans. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20992110

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 20992114

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed between ware washing area and ice machines and cooking line. Employee used a wet vacuum to dray areas. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20992109

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 120F Employee replaced utensils water, water at 169F Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20992105

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

16-38-5

Detail 20992107

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20992104

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside refrigerated pizza preparation table Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20992108

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at dish machine. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20992112

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at kitchen flour container no labeled with name. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 17

03B-01-6

Detail 20485473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook Line-butter (82°F - Hot Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 20485482

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed frozen drink nozzles soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20485472

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by garbage can on cook line. Also observed utensils inside hand sink on cook line. Operator removed garbage can and utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20485478

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 20485480

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, on cook line and bar.

22-20-5

Detail 20485483

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

14-01-5

Detail 20485471

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container/cup used as a scoop for ice at bars.

51-11-4

Detail 20485474

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator placed chain around co2. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20485467

Basic - Ceiling tile missing, near dish machine.

14-11-4

Detail 20485468

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding door on ice machine in disrepair, located in downstairs kitchen.

16-38-5

Detail 20485469

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

38-07-4

Detail 20485470

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

31B-04-4

Detail 20485476

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, on cook line and bar.

22-16-4

Detail 20485477

Basic - Reach-in cooler drawer interior have accumulation of soil residues, on cook line where raw chicken is located.

36-27-5

Detail 20485475

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in walk in coolers. Employee began to clean walls. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20485479

Basic - Water leaking from pipe attached to dish machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 20485481

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of different spices and seasonings it labeled, stored near cook line.