Inspection Report

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THE DAYDRIFT

2216 PARK AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3751694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790196
DBPR license2333846

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch tablet and started to cook food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing during inspection. Employee washed hands properly before cooking . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef on top yogurt and sauces inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed no person in charge present at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed food preparation area added across from front entrance with 3cs, hand sink, reach in cooler, 2 induction burner and fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53B-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 employees Brandon and Austin lacking food handlers certification hired over 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in use cooking utensils inside container behind front counter. Employee removed standing water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled grease residue under cooking equipment at main kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sugar and flour behind stored on the floor behind main bar. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of cooking equipment soiled with grease at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation front counter. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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