Basement Kitchen and Warm UP Kitchen
1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338358
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw chicken over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Manager remand stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired 10-01-2026.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box with orange juice being stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee personal water inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Observed missing ceiling tile at prep area .
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.