Inspection Report

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CHEF OSMAN RESTAURANT

1497 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3431201
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720227
DBPR license2330474

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the reach in dpcooler.

#13High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in the hand sink at the front counter.

#17Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. As per the cook she sanitizes with chlorine and she showed me a quaternary test kit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice cooker and in a container of cheese at the cook line.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the to cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage area.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several pans with beef, steaks, and chicken uncovered in the reach in cooler next to the triple sink.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork in the triple sink. The cook turned on the cold water and later out it in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an upright three door cooler a chest freezer and an upright two door freezer in a back room with no door and no locks on any of the appliances next to the public restrooms.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.