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4525 Collins COLLINS, COLLINS · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3426199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8678191
DBPR license2336063

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries, bread , muffins , cut cantaloupe melon and honey dew, Berries compote, mango compote, brown sugar, powder sugar uncovered at buffet area.

#9High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed cooked mahi-mahi portions and cooked shrimp inside WIC packed onsite under ROP. No procedure has been approved.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed buffet line not sneeze guard protection. Food was exposed at the time of the inspection.

#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked fish thawed inside sealed ROP inside WIC.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate03G-43-1

Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked fish and shrimp in ROP sealed bags without proper variance inside WIC.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at kitchen area with blade soiled. Employee clean it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside HWS at the kitchen area. Staff removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#16Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut melons at buffet table. Operator was provided with forms for proper time temperature control. Manager completed the procedures **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Observed cooked fish and shrimp in ROP sealed bags without proper HACCP plan inside WIC.

#18Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at dishwashing facility machine not hot sanitizing correctly (145F). Technician fix machine while we conducted inspection, observed temperature at 182F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance at AC vent kitchen area.

#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee open bottle of water stored inside drawer where pasteurized liquid egg bag at the pizza station . Person in charge discarded . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employee with bead bracelet prepping food at salad station

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed thorn gasket at RIC under coffee machine bar area.

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container at rack rear kitchen area. Staff disposed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed inside kitchen area. Staff removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda dispenser at bar area by coffee machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.