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DAYDRIFT

2216 PARK AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333846
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 31 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room. Repeat Violation Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
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Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen. Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen. Warning Time Extended/Return visit May 28, 2026 · Admin Complaint
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Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen. Warning Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen. Warning Time Extended
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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 the dish machine uses chlorine sanitizer and is at 0.00 ppms. The chef set up the triple sink sanitizer quaternary at 200 poms.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the fish to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-43-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven closest to the walk in cooler. The cook removed them.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic/14-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen.
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated. Warning Time Extended
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Warning Admin Complaint
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test strips. Warning Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. The is no hand sink and it is out side the kitchen.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. The is no hand sink and it is out side the kitchen. Warning Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing at the front door.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing at the front door. Warning Time Extended
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood.
Basic/14-73-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood. Warning Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 17, 2025 · Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Warning Time Extended
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing his hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-07-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with food particles and a spoon in the hand washing sink. The chef removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed big eyed tuna tartare, south beach snapper, Ossetian Cavier service, cape Romano island oysters and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager all of those items are served raw. The cook put an asterisk next to each item on the menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. The is no hand sink and it is out side the kitchen.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided by the inspector and displayed.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing at the front door.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A cook removed them.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood.
Basic/14-73-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the server come from outside and prepared a coffee without washing her hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand wash sink at the bar.
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/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Firm provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's and ladies restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen, bars, and restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen, bars, and restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two tiles missing in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood.
Basic/14-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's and ladies restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a black shelf in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hand sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5

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.