Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
915-955 WASHINGTON AVE, 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 - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High 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 dish washer touched dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); at the cook line. As per the chef the items were put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef put ice on the items to cool them diwn. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the bar. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar upstairs.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of corn and cheese. The chef removed them. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled in the prep cooler.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The bar tender put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); Short rib (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, since last night.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); Short rib (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, since last night. Product were discarded.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at at cookline. Chef provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open plastic water bottle inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at salad station and at cookline at a temperature higher than 41F. TCS products were discarded at cookline unit.
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at three compartment sink area in disrepair. As per chef, part was ordered and they are waiting for it to repair.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food while wearing watch.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler next to ovens. Manager fixed gasket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager had box removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle touching sugar stored at preparation area. Manager correctly stored scoop. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at reach-in unit near walk-in cooler next to ovens.
Basic - Observed AC vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at dishwasher machine area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed all quaternary test kits expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: At time of callback inspection observed No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed all quaternary test kits expired. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler approximately one and a half hours ago. Operator placed items in ice and operator closed lid on cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed all quaternary test kits expired. Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on preparation table next across from cook line. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen and bar with no hair restraint. Employees added hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Warning
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bottom of stairway. Operator mopped up water Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator lifted handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at bar area missing signage. Provided operator with hand washing signage. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar and coffee beans not labeled.. Operator labeled each item. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washers- Chlorine 0ppm corrected to 100ppm High temp dish machine 120F.
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Employee cut open fish bags. Corrected On-Site
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 operator with oyster advisory. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and sugar. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner, near ware wash area. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed masa/dough stored directly on top of towel. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at bar soiled. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler where juices are stored soiled.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crabs stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed towel inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 in kitchen Chlorine 0ppm
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oyster stored above cut tomatoes. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, near coffee machine.
Intermediate - Juice packaged at another location that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed packaged bottled juice, with no warning labels, located at main bar area.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at taqueria. Operator placed paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at taqueria. Oper placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
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. Establishment serves raw oysters. Advisory provided to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated debris/dust, near ice machine.
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas wrapped in towels inside walk in cooler. Towels were removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurts stored inside reach in cooler in cafe area.Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, near coffee machine and como como kitchen.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, in ware wash area. Employee removed labels. Corrected On-Site