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BETSY SOUTH BEACH (LOBBY BAR/COFFEE BAR/PANTRY)

1433 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-760-6901

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335367
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the Dishwasher (Temperature under 160°F.); The gauges on the machine didn't move and my test strip didn't change color. The chef set up the triple sink.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed portable AC drain hoses in the hand washing sink in the preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket and a hamper in front of the hand sink in the ware washing area. The chef moved the items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several utensils in the sink in the ware washing area. The chef removed them.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted it.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the Dishwasher (Temperature under 160°F.); The gauges on the machine didn't move and my test strip didn't change color. The chef set up the triple sink.
High priority/22-49-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cashier rinsing a cup in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/16-54-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bat.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The operator moved the straws behind the counter.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site

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.