ESSENSIA
3025 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · (305)534-0505
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of trapped flies in control device by the exit door.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed spinach and ham quiche, bread and toppings for oatmeal. Chef covered the food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener was soiled. Employee cleaned it up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink for omelette station not accessible all the time. Operator placed a stopper underneath the door to keep the door open during breakfast hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour in the back prep.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on food counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee placed the food grade mat and removed the wet towel.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bacon thawing at room temperature. Employee placed it under cold running water.
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. Salt, flour, sugar in plastic container with no label. Employee labeled them.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tag without date on it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( cook line). Employee moved out the container.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cutting board with breaks. Cutting board was discarded it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at one of the kitchen hand sink by the cook line. Station was restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour by the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic employee beverage cup with tea on shelving next to clean utensils. Person in charge discarded it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed the hair restraints on his hair immediately.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. Bar tender corrected it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved it out.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean ready to use containers on shelving.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waffle equipment blocking the hand sink located at the cook line. Employee moved it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to discard leftover beverages.Employee was coached about it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located at the ware washing area. Station was restocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler with no date. As per Sous chef, from 8/1.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of trapped flies in control device by the exit door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food containers with no handle used to scoop flour.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at the end of the main cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employees removed them.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast at 93 F ( as per employee, the food was there for about 1 hr). Sous chef discarded immediately voluntarily.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles falling down at the ware washing area behind hand sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper towel under cutting board. Employee moved it out.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at the front cracking raw shell eggs and continued working with clean utensils without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above pasteurized eggs inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted the products.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels tags not organized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food residue. Employee washed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink located at the bar.Employee moved it.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed missing chart comparison for quay test kit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with coffee next to the bread at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee moved the cup immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at the omelet station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located end of the cold line.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels at the buffet line without protection. Person in charge set up a display with protection for the bagels.
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 employee touching his face and nose, and then handling clean plates without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussel tag was removed from the container before emptied.
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. Information was provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the wareeashing area used as a drop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink for the omelet station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the cook line hand sink. Station was restocked.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, spoons, tongs in a container with standing water ( water temperature 72 F). Employee transferred the container to the stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed cramberries, brown sugar and nuts at the buffet line exposed without proper lid. Person in charge transferred the toppings to containers with lids.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 buffet area was renovated with omelet station.
Sep 29, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 buffet area was renovated with omelet station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice in hand sink located by the door.
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 buffet area was renovated with omelet station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Missing label on spray bottle with chemical inside.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking inside the kitchen area. Employee was coached about not drinking inside the kitchen.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed clean missing ambient thermometer inside RIC used for restock in the area. Person in charge placed a thermometer inside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP process for cooked and raw food without approved HACCP.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP for cooked food and kept them for more than 48 hrs without approved variance.
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 buffet area was renovated with omelet station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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