Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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3025 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3446297
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735323
DBPR license2323647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels at the buffet line without protection. Person in charge set up a display with protection for the bagels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his face and nose , and then handling clean plates without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussel tag was removed from the container before emptied.

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Information was provided.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the wareeashing area used as a drop sink.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink for the omelet station.

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the cook line hand sink. Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, spoons, tongs in a container with standing water ( water temperature 72 F) . Employee transferred the container to the stove . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#4Basic08B-04-4

Basic – Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed cramberries, brown sugar and nuts at the buffet line exposed without proper lid . Person in charge transferred the toppings to containers with lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.