Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

MOXY SOUTH BEACH (RESTAURANT)

915-955 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 5, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-18-5

Detail 24417314

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-47-4

Detail 23737734

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

23-03-4

Detail 23737735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 23298607

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23298613

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

01C-03-4

Detail 23298611

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31A-11-4

Detail 23298608

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23298617

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar upstairs.

41-17-4

Detail 23298616

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar.

14-01-5

Detail 23298614

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

36-24-5

Detail 23298618

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

10-14-5

Detail 23298609

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23298615

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.

16-46-4

Detail 23298610

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-27-4

Detail 23298612

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

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22852667

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22852664

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22852666

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at at cookline. Chef provided soap. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22852668

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

14-11-5

Detail 22852665

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.

29-08-4

Detail 22852663

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.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-07-4

Detail 22578644

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food while wearing watch.

14-11-5

Detail 22578647

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22578649

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager had box removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22578648

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

23-03-4

Detail 22578646

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.

36-34-5

Detail 22578645

Basic - Observed AC vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at dishwasher machine area.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21599656

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

14-11-5

Detail 21599657

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

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21598531

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

16-37-1

Detail 21598535

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

40-06-5

Detail 21598533

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

13-03-4

Detail 21598534

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

14-11-5

Detail 21598536

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21598537

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bottom of stairway. Operator mopped up water Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21598538

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator lifted handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21598532

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21598530

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

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 21002584

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.

03G-04-5

Detail 21002587

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

02A-01-4

Detail 21002582

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

14-01-5

Detail 21002583

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and sugar. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21002590

Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner, near ware wash area. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 21002586

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed masa/dough stored directly on top of towel. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21002588

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.

08B-12-5

Detail 21002589

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crabs stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21002585

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed towel inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

22-49-4

Detail 20639194

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20639188

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

31A-10-4

Detail 20639190

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, near coffee machine.

02D-12-1

Detail 20639187

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 20639195

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20639192

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at taqueria. Oper placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 20639186

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

36-34-5

Detail 20639191

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated debris/dust, near ice machine.

21-05-5

Detail 20639184

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas wrapped in towels inside walk in cooler. Towels were removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20639189

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20639193

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, near coffee machine and como como kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20639185

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, in ware wash area. Employee removed labels. Corrected On-Site