CVI.CHE 105 SOUTH BEACH
1245 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-909-6818
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from the kitchen and put on gloves without washing her hands at the front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan in the hand washing sink by the triple sink. The manager removed it.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ice bin on the outside of the bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket not inverted by the ice machine. The manager inverted it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different proteins on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door by the walk in cooler. The manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The cook inverted the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the ice bin on the outside of the bar.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bartender complete a task and then put on gloves without washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over onions at the cook line. The chef moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw seafood over cooked rice at the cook line. The chef moved the rice to the top shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi-mahi filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. with instructions to remove from the vacuum before thawing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machines.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi-mahi filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. with instructions to remove from the vacuum before thawing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks over the preparation reach in cooler. The manager removed the drinks.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. The manager put it on a shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between two preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed them.
Feb 4, 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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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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machines.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned during the inspection.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed his hands with gloves on.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 6 tags only two had dates.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large strainer in the sink. The sushi chef removed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bar tender rinse o knife and cutting board in the hand sink at the bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machines.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases and plastic containers with different types of food on the walk-in freezer floor. The manager had all the food put on a shelf.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's restroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go bags on the floor at the coffee station. The manager moved the bags to a shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 bartender prep juice and put clean cups in the refrigerator without washing hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the bar.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and fish over vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink and outside by the back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the bartender filling out a pitcher. Observed a cook fill up a bucket in the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler and the walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the ware washing area and walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles on the floor. Observed several large plastic containers of cooking oil on the floor at the cook line. Observed large plastic container in the walk-in cooler on the floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the sushi bar. The manager moved it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager correct the bartender. When exiting the kitchen the handle was back in the ice. The manager moved it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guard soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several cases of sea food defrosting on a shelf by the back door. As per the manager the cases were put there approximately an hour ago.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of sugar not labeled. The manager labeled it.
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.