THE BETSY SOUTH BEACH
1440 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – 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 plates and then touch clean plates without washing his hands.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef patties over steak in the drawer reach in cooler by the oven. The manager put thermometers beef patties in the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a French fry slicer soiled on the wall by the mop sink.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes and pads in the sink downstairs. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed downstairs next to the upright freezer. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar. The bartender labeled it.
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted the bucket's. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of99°F. The cook put thermometers beef patties pan on the hot plate. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under several cutting boards. The manager had them removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:06 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
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.