MAISON OSTROW
1666 79 ST CAUSEWAY STE #102, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 786-803-8092
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce at 120 F inside water, but warmer was not functioning. Employee reheated the marinara at 169 F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019055262 | Jun 28, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $480 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks near ice machine not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above entrance of walk in cooler and dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above entrance of walk in cooler and dry storage showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in side of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above bulb in walk in cooler missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink near dish machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 7 tanks not adequately secured near ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at room near ice machine, 1 missing in storage room near dish area and 1 missing in front of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing damage in storage room near dish machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed bay of onions and bag of carrots stored on floor at storage area near dish machine. Observed case of raw beef stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with rust.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb inside of walk in cooler missing light shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussels/ clams tags not organized.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags without date.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Employee inverted them.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue inside ready to use containers. Employee inverted them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed expo cooler without ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like on reach in cooler gaskets at expo cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observrd wet mop left inside bucket.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 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 marinara sauce at 120 F inside water, but warmer was not functioning. Employee reheated the marinara at 169 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Some debris on can opener. Employee washed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen used to drain products. Employee removed the drain.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked penne pasta inside walk. In cooler with no date marking. As per employee, pasta was cooked on Saturday 6/8.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to serve lobster sauce.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like on reach in cooler gaskets at the expo service station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 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 chlorine 0 ppm at the bar dishwasher, machine was primed to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside DM located at the front bar with sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Machine was adjusted to 100 ppm and all the glassware was sanitized correctly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussels and clams tags not organized chronologically.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams and mussels tags without date marking.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inaccessible hand sink because is blocked by a trash container ( front bar area ).
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at the time of the inspection.
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. Yenny Carrera training expired 12/18/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop flour. Employee moved it out.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with bread on walk in freezer floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on the side of the dishwasher machine at the front bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour as per employees in plastic containers with no label to identify the common name. Products were labeled.
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