150 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach disrepair by cook line.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by end of cook line by dishwasher.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cheese on floor at walk in cooler at 2 floor.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed boxes with vegetables not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Andrea Naponiello with no food manager certificate.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed risotto and octopus held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at second floor by walk in cooler.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in disrepair.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at second floor by walk in cooler.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At the time of the inspection observed boxes with vegetables not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and operator only has a test kit for chlorine.
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was provided via email. The owner printed it and posted it during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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 tuna still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 33°F. The chef cut the bag. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the last preparation reach in cooler at the front line gasket torn.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes in the wall above the triple sink.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the freezer gasket at the bar soiled.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Cooked rice (53F - Cooling). As per chef, cooked last night. Product was discarded.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked rice (53F - Cooling). As per chef, cooked last night.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream machine dispenser nozzle soiled near three compartment sink.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near dishmachine with debris at drain.
Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at upstairs storage area.
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen and wall behind three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread dough stored on walk-in cooler floor and ice cream mix stored on floor at walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of walk-in freezer.
Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by female employees. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed at ware washing area. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed Nno handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women bathroom. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided chef with cleanup procedures via email. Warning
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided chef with employee reporting responsibilities agreements. Warning
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided chef with oyster advisory and it was posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided chef with consumer advisory, which was posted during inspection. Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both bathrooms.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bolognese under raw shell eggs in the walk-in cooler.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the date on the filters 10-05-20
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies and mens room. Repeat Violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line. Repeat Violation
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket on the floor and not inverted at the coffee station.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several water bottles on the float the coffee station. Observed plastic containers of bolognese on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed cases of food on the freezer floor.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at the bar.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brussel sprouts (53F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (55F - Cold Holding); fish filets (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line across from grill. As per chef, since the previous day.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brussel sprouts (53F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (55F - Cold Holding); fish filets (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line across from grill. As per chef, since the previous day.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at hose connected to 3 compartment sink and at mop sink. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed cutting boards stained at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dessert station.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of tomato sauce not date marked at walk in cooler. As per chef item was prepared on the previous day. Observed container of lobster bisque not date marked. As per chef, item was prepared 2 days prior.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Located at men and women bathrooms.
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door unable to close completely.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at cook line, and upstairs storage area.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with black substance at bar.
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler at cook line across from grill. Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed produce walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at reach in cooler by grill at cook line.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at cook line across from grill. Repeat Violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at hand sink at bar.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ License was paid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate - Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at bar.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at bar.
Intermediate - Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed container of oyster stored inside reach in cooler with no tag.
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing, near ice machine.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, or mold-like substance, located above ice machine.
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed white containers stored outside.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, near ice machine.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended