THE DREXEL
516 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
License #2337029
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE DREXEL in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink by the service sink.
- [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes and then touch clean dishes without washing his hands.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles at the bar with a clear liquid not labeled.
- [16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
- [10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chest nuts in the first walk in cooler. The chef put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
THE DREXEL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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