MONTANAS
736 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-773-5071
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 cleanup procedures via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016033548 | Jul 12, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 | $400 |
| 1--2015044130 | Oct 6, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to fryer. Operator installed a new soap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen oven. Operator removed.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection 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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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed hands inside 3 compartment sink, Coached employee, he washed hands inside HWS.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted at bar area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed produce case on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer where ice cream is stored.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line HWS.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with portable AC at kitchen.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 chef begin to work without watching hands, instructed chef to watch hands and he did.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with portable AC at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area across from cookline.
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with portable AC at kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters not identified as raw on menu.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling files soiled at walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handsink located near cook line.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (60F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (60F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per chef since previous day.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with portable AC at kitchen.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters not identified as raw on menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings at walk in cooler not date marked. As per chef held for more than 24 hours.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation area across cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Observed oil buckets not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located by reach in freezers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives behind preparation area at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling files soiled at walk in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handsink located near cook line.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cookline blocked by AC unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken, container of raw beef, and plastic water bottles stored on floor at walk-in cooler and box of frying oil stored under hand washing sink at kitchen area. Operator removed raw beef and chicken off floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cookline. Tongs were removed from oven door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 92F at cookline. Operator moved container to flat grill for rapid heating.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 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 cleanup procedures via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line blocked by AC unit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under hand washing sink at cook line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
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.