Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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OCEAN 5 CAFE

444 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3462609
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8773606
DBPR license2326266

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 24, 2024 12:50 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 25, 2024 11:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the time of the inspection observed 1 live roach on top of the mixer behind the preparation area at kitchen. Observed 4 live roaches crawling under mixer behind the preparation area at kitchen. Observed 1 live roaches crawling on the floor approximately 4ft from cook line at kitchen.

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink and handsink located by preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink and handsink located by preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked lasagna , meatballs held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen in disrepair not working.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by kitchen.

#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by cook line.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout the kitchen.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.

#15Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth all over kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.