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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef patties over vegetables at the cook line. The chef moved the vegetables to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steak in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the beef patties to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal strainer in the sink at the bar.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
03G-06-5Intermediate – Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed several packs of chicken not labeled individually in the walk-in cooler. The chicken packages were in a plastic container that was labeled. As per the chef the chicken was prepped today and he labeled each package. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The chef put the buckets on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a fish filet in a pan of standing water at the sushi bar. The chef put it in the sink and turned on the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The chef had the mop inverted over the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.