FIFI'S ON THE BEACH
6930-34 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 954-393-5780
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Info was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in back of restaurant missing backflow preventer.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink at bar area was removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificates expired for Milton Garcia, Andy Garcia, Betsy Garcia and David Reigoza.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in glass door coolers in kitchen and coffee area showing rust.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (68 F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (122 F - Hot Holding); garlic butter (119 F - Hot Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in back of restaurant missing backflow preventer.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink at bar area was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificates expired for Milton Garcia, Andy Garcia, Betsy Garcia and David Reigoza.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use.each in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over dish machine area soiled with dust debris.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on floor in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions and potatoes stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in knife block. Observed knives stored in black kitchen knife block in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under yellow cutting board in kitchen. Chef removed wet wiping cloth.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed last inspection at the time of the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in glass door coolers in kitchen and coffee area showing rust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at kitchen counter not labeled.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at entrance of kitchen not dispensing soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of left ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of microwave cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of glass door cooler in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill station soiled with grease.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in kitchen. Employee provided hand wash sign.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, oysters and lobsters stored over washed produce inside of clear glass door reach in cooler near dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door near coffee station.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor near dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hand wash sign.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site without date marking. As per chef, flan is from 11/20.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the kitchen hand sink station.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg inside kitchen reach in cooler. Employee discarded it.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed probe thermometer not calibrated. Owner calibrated it immediately.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw items offered in the establishment not identified. Employee placed asterisks on the items while we conducted inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing thermo labels or irreversible thermometer to check water temperature.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath the exterior door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved them immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed some utensils stored in standing water temp 79 F by the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty reach in freezer gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside kitchen area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed by the dishwasher machine.
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the service door close to coffee station.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher located next to the dishwasher machine.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 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 employee started working with food without handwashing. Chef discussed the issue with all the crew.
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. Info was provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser in disrepair. Dispenser is located by the cold appetizer display.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site without date marking. Flan was cooked on 2/25 as per chef. Flan tray was labeled with the date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like inside the ice machine located at the left.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the service door close to coffee station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops left on the top side of the ice machine. Surface has not been sanitized. The scoops were washed, rinse and sanitized immediately and stored inside a clean container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching the rice. Employee corrected it.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Info was provided.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside cold appetizer display.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on some hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered flan portions inside reach in cooler at the coffee service station. Employee covered it.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet towels inside chlorine sanitizer 10 ppm. Employee change the sanitizer and add the correct amount of chlorine up to 50 ppm.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher located next to the dishwasher machine.
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.