ICEBOX CAFE LC
1855 PURDY AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Feb 28, 2024 · 3 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
FEB 24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022015371 | Apr 1, 2022 | Jul 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The manager had the items cleaned.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The manager had it cleaned.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the soda rack. The manager attached the chain.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two water bottles in a dish washing rack. The manager removed the bottles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Sign provided and posted.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the bar. The manager put the towels in a sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The manager had the bottles labeled.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter by the ice machine not dated.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 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 four packs of snapper at 43°F.still in the vacuum.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Hot Holding); cook rice (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); steak (55F - Cold Holding); at the cook line. Observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cut cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the cook the food was placed on line at 11:30. The cook put bags of ice on top of products to lower the temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter by the ice machine not dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the flour container. The manager inverted the items.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the prep sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
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 four packs of snapper at 43°F.still in the vacuum.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of water on the floor under the shelving in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar. The manager moved it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar next to the dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the bar. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line. The manager inverted the items.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.