Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

THE LICKING SOUTH BEACH

754 – 758 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT, UNIT CU 3-4 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3709868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13748361
DBPR license2332638

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 19, 2026 2:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 20, 2026 10:52 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at warewashing area two live roaches crawling on the ground. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall next to prep sink at prep area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk marinade (70F – Cold Holding) at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Kiya with no proof of manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Krissy, valson, Toya with no proof training, all hired more than sixty days. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler a plastic tray with no handle used to portion pasta sauce. Employee removed tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's bathroom, trash receptacle with no lid. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor next to prep sink at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit near restroom gap at bottom of the door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.