The Matador Room
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333732
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed old food residue on can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed a dirty container inside the hand sink at the banquet prep area. Employee removed it.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed plastic container with food item without label. Employee labeled it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic container to scoop marinated olives. Chef discarded the container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels stuck on clean containers ready to use. All containers were sent to the ware washing area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
The towel was removed immediately.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cooler located at the outdoor bar.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed missing sign at the hand sink located by reach in cooler 14. Sign was posted.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.