9BEACH LATIN RESTAURANT
1628 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Aug 21, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the person in charge come from outside and cleaned the soda gun nozzles without first washing his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda guns nozzles soiled at the bar. The manager cleaned them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing brushes and a plastic pitcher in the hand washing sink at the bar. The owner removed the items from the sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can in the first stall.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fruit, plastic utensils and other black stains at the bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic justice bottles on the floor at the bar. The owner put the bottles on a shelf.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. The owner washed the buckets and inverted them on a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted the scoop.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops in the handwashing sink by the ice machine. The owner removed the scoops and had them washed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one missing in the middle of the hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards soiled in the walk-in cooler. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner inverted the mops.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw fish over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoops in the sink next to the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in one stall in the ladies room.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a container with a water temperature at 80F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook change her gloves no hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw fish over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (53F - Cold Holding); steak (53F - Cold Holding); fish (53F - Cold Holding); thin steaks (53F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef the establishment was closed for the last three weeks. As per the chef food was purchased today and put in the walk-in cooler approximately two hours ago. The chef moved allTCS foods to working reach in coolers and freezers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aspirin and hand sanitizer on top of preparation reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoops in the sink next to the ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working today Marcelino, Sandra, Jefferson, Victoria and Julissa.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in one stall in the ladies room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole in the half wall at the bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several spatulas between the wall and the triple sink. The dish washer removed the items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensils in a container with a water temperature at 80°F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two ice scoops in the sink by the ice machine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. The dish machine is sanitizing during the rinse cycle and nothing during the sanitizer cycle. The manager had the triple sink set up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pan of meat and plastic container on the floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the mop sink.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. The moved the buckets.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in a hand washing sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at the triple sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed by the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer door and gasket soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall next to the ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.