THE BEACH FOOD AND DRINKS
1024 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to front office, 0 ppm. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed six flies around soda machine in bar area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front grill: cheese (48F – Cold Holding); rice (49F – Cold Holding); ham (51F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from back grill: cheese (46F – Cold Holding); hamburger (45F – Cold Holding); chicken (44F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F – Cold Holding); steak (44F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding); milk (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F,47F,48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at proper temperature this morning at 9 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02A-04-4Intermediate – 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign on board in corner of bar. Manager placed sign in hostess station in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in coolers across from cook line. Bin of ice machine on right side in wait station. Mixer head of kitchen floor mixer.
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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**
Basic 12
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to front office.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in coolers across from cook line, 47F,48F. Walk-in cooler, 47F.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to clean pans. Manager removed drink from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle of prep area reach-in cooler. Ice machine lid.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil in dry storage area. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine in wait station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of soda machine in bar area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from back office.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breader in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:30 PM.
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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.