MONTYS ON THE BEACH & RAW BAR
300 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.672.1148
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
★ 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--2015047327 | Oct 20, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 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. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing his hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 an amber jack filet still in the vacuum at 40°F. And a tuna filet at 41°F.
Clam and oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Octopus Tiradito, ceviche, hamachi crude and many more items not identified as raw.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar. The bartender labeled it bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour. The manager removed the bowl.
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 an amber jack filet still in the vacuum at 40°F. And a tuna filet at 41°F.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at the sushi station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The bartender inverted it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 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 rice (61F - Cold Holding); quinoa (53F - Cold Holding) at RIC as per cook for approximately 3 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside shrimp container at WIC.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by cook line ice machines.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside RIF by cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen by cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer by cook line in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted by dishwasher area. Manager inverted pots.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled by kitchen area. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed liquid eggs over garlic on the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the liquid eggs to the bottom shelf.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at the outside bar. The manager instructed the staff to take any dishes into the kitchen to be washed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Clam/ oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand wash sink by the dry storage area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed octopus tiradito, tuna tartare, spicy tuna crispy rice. As per the manager those items are served raw.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue liquid at the bar. The manager labeled it glass cleaner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the bar. The manager moved the water bottles to a shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on top of the ice machine. The manager moved the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 120°F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the inside bar. The manager put up a hand washing sign.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 10 mahi-mahi filets in the vacuum pack at an internal temperature over 36°F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (51F - Cold Holding), sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding) as per the cook the items were put online approximately 30 minutes ago. The cook added more ice to the bottom pan to cool down the items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher of water in the sink. The bartender moved the pitcher.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the sushi bar using time for the rice with no written plan. The rice discard time was on the rice cooker.
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 10 mahi-mahi filets in the vacuum pack at an internal temperature over 36°F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The manager discarded the drink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 78°F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the bar.
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