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RAO'S MIAMI BEACH

1601 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489289
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8846220
DBPR license2334031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reaching a temp of 141F. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of handwashing sink located at fry station. Chef removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located next to ladder by the back door. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.