THE BETSY SOUTH BEACH
1440 OCEAN DRIVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty plates and removed the clean plates without charging his gloves and washing his hands.
Intermediate 6
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose connected tothe sink at the kitchen entrance and ware washing area.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the chef the food handlers that are expired are either on vacation or no longer work at the establishment.
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the kitchen entrance. The chef inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the sushi station. The cook inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the sushi station. The cook removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:24 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.