CRAFT SOUTH BEACH
445 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00. The cook set the triple with quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppms to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the front counter?
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over vegetables in the up right freezer. The cook put the chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 roaches on and around the dish machine.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed pooled eggs ( 55F – Cold Holding). The cook put the pan in a container with ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of salmon still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 39°F.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack of utensils on top of the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. The cook moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees who have been working for more than 60 days, Julia, Julian, Oscar, Martina, David
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water handle at the hand washing sink just spins no water comes out located next to the dish machine.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of salmon still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 39°F.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dish machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom and at the ware washing area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.
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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.