Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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918 OCEAN DR UNIT CU-1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3450437
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739464
DBPR license2326516

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Observed the dishwasher machine at the bar uses chlorine as sanitizer at 0.00 poms. The manager changed the empty container with a full container and the chlorine sanitizer ppms is now 100. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the sink at the bar. The bar tender removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Ceviche on the menu not identified as raw. The manager put an asterisk next to it on all the menus.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar and kitchen.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the back room next to the restroom.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white fish still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 36°F. The cook cut open the corners. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two with holes and cracks and one missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.