Inspection Report

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448 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334520
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353778
DBPR license2333842

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream croissant (70F – Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per employee 3 hours. Employee moved all croissants to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bags and labels inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Items were removed from inside hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plate and fork inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with food handlers training from TAP, a provider from Illinois. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine with a temperature of 113F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while working with ice cream mixture at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor at kitchen area and plastic bottle of Gatorade near bathroom entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at sink used by employees at front counter next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in freezer at kitchen area near entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service carry out drinks containers, plastic spoons, clear shell containers stored on floor at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.