FLORIDA RESTAURANT
3101 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · (305)673-5333
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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 chicken over pork in a rack in the butchery area. Employee rearranged the item in the correct way.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above tortillas in Dairy walk in cooler. Chef moved the eggs immediately.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired manager certificate for Dario Parra since 6/18/2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue on can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall butcher area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice.Person in charge corrected it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at grab and go prep area.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under sink in the butcher area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper towel under cutting board in the grab and go area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease on oven.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DM is not sanitizing properly as evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator contacted technician that came to fix the issue.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees engaged in came from outside and started working with food without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed marinated raw chicken above ready to eat smoked salmon inside the butchery walk in cooler. Employee inverted the food items.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test since 4/2025. Chef ordered it immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris residue on can opener. Employee clean it out.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 servers were rinsing the wet towels inside the hand sink by the ware washing area and employees at the front bar using the hand sink to discard leftover food.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing Yunipr Malian, Luz Medina, Noel Brandy, Christian Miranda, Jesus Parra, Rosa Pineda with 2 months working for food service.
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. Missing Yunipr Malian, Luz Medina, Noel Brandy, Christian Miranda, Jesus Parra, Rosa Pineda with 2 months working for food service.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located at the butchery area. Employee restocked the station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the grab and go area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at the butchery area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food residue on the floor at the butchery area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at the pastry area. Missing splash guard.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb legs thawing at room temperature of 58 F. Lamb legs were placed under cold running water.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Turkey burger above beef and pork inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples for customer self service. Apples were moved to behind the counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open container with water next to clean utensils.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed pantry reach in cooler with gaskets in disrepair.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over pork in a rack in the butchery area. Employee rearranged the item in the correct way.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast batter (79 F - Cold Holding) left on kitchen counter at ambient temperature. As per employee for less than 4 hrs, but the Sous chef discarded it.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of sealed quay test kit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener at the breakfast prep area. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a drop sink at the omelet station at the front, buffet area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in poor repair ( pastry area ).
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Open condiments / toppings provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed food toppings for self service displayed at the breakfast buffet without protection. Sneeze guard is needed ( granola, chia, oats).
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to hold dirty pan at the front.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Butchery hand sink. Station was restocked.
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 commercially package fish already thawed inside sealed bags. Employee opened the bags.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server wearing bracelets when handling food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Employee corrected it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the pantry area. Chef provided the employee with the food grade mat.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Open condiments / toppings provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed food toppings for self service displayed at the breakfast buffet without protection. Sneeze guard is needed. Chef spoke with maintenance to provide protection to all the toppings ( chocolate chips, granola, chia, oats).
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink station located at the butchery. Employee restocked the station.
Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Observed employee didn't cleared the gross food before placing dishes inside the dishwasher machine. Employee was coached about it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above shelving in prep area. Employee moved the keys immediately.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair.Observed gaskets in disrepair( cooler used to prepare yogurts )
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop left inside ice machine with handle touching the ice. Kitchen manager corrected the issue.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at the warewashing area. Maintenance employees came and started fixing the issue.
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.