BETSY SOUTH BEACH (MAIN KITCHEN BASEMENT ART DECO WING)
1433 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-760-6901
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage over curd meats in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the sausage retort the bottom shelf.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a portable AC drain lines in the hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cream cheese in the second walk-in cooler. The chef moved the eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage over curd meats in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the sausage retort the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several severing trays on top of the hand washing sink in the ware washing area. The chef removed them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and utensils in the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. The cook removed the items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop on top of the ice machine. The chef put it the holder.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed it.
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the beverage walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook prepping food and then he touched the garbage can. He removed his gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands.
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 touching dirty dishes and removed the clean dishes with the same gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the hand washing sink by the walk-in cooler. The person in charge removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at two hand sinks by the coon line. The person in charge brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The cook removed the bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several tanks next to the beverage walk-in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ware washing room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on the preparation table.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed two base board tiles broken next to the walk-in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dairy and vegetable walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled in the dry storage area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed next to the oven. The person in charge removed the tank from the building.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large metal pan with garlic on the floor in the dry storage room. The cook put it on a rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guard soiled in the walk-in cooler contains the proteins.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large plastic container with quinoa not labeled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a pasty chef drink from a water bottle and keep the same gloves on and continued with food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed liquid eggs over milk in the walk-in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the lunch menu Asian tuna salad. As per the chef the tuna is only seared.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed the oyster tags are being dated with the date received.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The chef removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on the dish machine and several water bottles on top of a rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the sushi station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout the cook line.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over ginger in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed through the kitchen.
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