TASTY BEACH CAFE
4041 ROYAL PALM AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers handling dirty dishes and then, serving food without hand washing in between.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (53 F – Cold Holding) on the top of other food containers in the cooler. As per employee for approximately for 1 hr. Employee placed the cheese container directly in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes left at ambient temperature to cool down , cooked potatoes were at 110 F . Employee placed the cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty Can opener and cutting board. Manager sent them to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Missing food handlers for employees hired for more than 2 months: Patric Gibbs, Jackson Politesse, Jimmy Munguia,.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling never sealed after the installation of the hood system.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind the equipments second and third floor.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic cracked lids used to cover food containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer located on the second floor.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives in between back of the cooler and table in the kitchen . Employee moved and washed them . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of reach in freezers located on the third floor.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler / reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers. And freezers with accumulation of debris ( second floor).
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of debris on the wall third floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 11:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.