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
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. The manager had the triple sink set up to sanitize and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steaks in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the beef patties to the bottom shelf. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer with food debris in the hand washing sink at the bar, **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a blue liquid in a spray bottle at the bar. The manager had it labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Observed by the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags of calamari in a plastic container with standing water. The manager turn on the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.