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9BEACH LATIN RESTAURANT

1628 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3389316
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8493494
DBPR license2336334

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook change her gloves no hand washing. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw fish over vegetables in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F – Cold Holding); salmon (53F – Cold Holding); steak (53F – Cold Holding); fish (53F – Cold Holding); thin steaks (53F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F – Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef the establishment was closed for the last three weeks. As per the chef food was purchased today and put in the walk-in cooler approximately two hours ago. The chef moved allTCS foods to working reach in coolers and freezers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aspirin and hand sanitizer on top of preparation reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoops in the sink next to the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working today Marcelino, Sandra, Jefferson, Victoria and Julissa. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in one stall in the ladies room. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole in the half wall at the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several spatulas between the wall and the triple sink. The dish washer removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a container with a water temperature at 80°F. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.