BEACH BAR & GRILL
797 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 4442300
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink with a split installed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice. Provide to operator.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of oil stored on the floor. As per operator just arrived and he removed from the floor at time of inspection.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed.
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). New solution at 200ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing correct concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff on correct concentration.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at white cuttings boards at grill station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio and ahi tuna tartare not linked to consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at bar area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed metal containers of demi on floor at WIF and boxes of broccoli on floor at 2nd WIF. Contained were removed off floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at WIF, at bottom of RIF at grill station, and second WIF.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms used by staff and HWS at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC fan guards soiled and WIC 13 gaskets soiled at cold station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at RIC across from grill.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 some employee training expired on 07-2024.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Giuseppe Galazzi expired 10-20-23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled behind blade and blade guard. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored inside handwash sinks in salad station and dish pit. Items removed at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pasta on sauté station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. All tuna cut open during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sauté station.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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/ Observed license expired. operator paid license during the time of the inspection.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. At the time of the inspection observed commercially processed tuna not maintained frozen. Chef removed fish from package.
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. Operator printed and posted.
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. At the time of the inspection operator printed and staff signed employee health reporting agreement.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle in quinoa container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near prep area at end of cook line soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of microwave at cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the time of the inspection observed squid rings and edamame thawing in standing water.
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.