LICKING SOUTH BEACH
754 - 758 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 9546739993
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at warewashing area two live roaches crawling on the ground. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall next to prep sink at prep area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at cook line.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit near restroom gap at bottom of the door.
Aug 19, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at warewashing area two live roaches crawling on the ground. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall next to prep sink at prep area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk marinade (70F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Kiya with no proof of manager certification.
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. Observed Krissy, valson, Toya with no proof training, all hired more than sixty days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler a plastic tray with no handle used to portion pasta sauce. Employee removed tray.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's bathroom, trash receptacle with no lid.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor next to prep sink at prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit near restroom gap at bottom of the door.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding ) inside WIC, manager voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (100F - Hot Holding) at hot box, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
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. Provided to manager via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice inside WIC with no dated marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with bearing label at temperature of 42F. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Employee placed more ice around the container.
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 2 salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with bearing label at temperature of 42F. Operator discarded items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket hanging.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles leaving large gaps with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the four large plastic containers with flour and other ingredients soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large plastic containers with different ingredients not labeled. The manager labeled the containers.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green leafy vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the greens in the top shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the CFM Jaida Almarales certificate expired on 10-05-2024.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager put towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. The cashier put soap in the dispenser.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the ice machine.
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 5 salmon fillets with an internal temperature of 35°F. still in the vacuum. The manager opened the vacuum bags.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a container with a spoon on the preparation table by the steam table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket hanging.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles leaving large gaps with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the four large plastic containers with flour and other ingredients soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket. The manager put it inverted over the mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large plastic containers with different ingredients not labeled. The manager labeled the containers.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at preparation sink with rag and scrubbing pad inside. Items were removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yellow rice with no date marking. As per chef, made day before.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at warewashing area and ceiling tiles soiled over steam table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at unit near plates rack at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sugar container top soiled with sugar residue next to three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour with no common name at three compartment sink area.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen are.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line near kitchen hood.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour with no common name at three compartment sink area.
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen are.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls w/ no handles uncooked rice container located at kitchen area.
Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line near kitchen hood.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour with no common name at three compartment sink area.
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