MOXY SOUTH BEACH (RESTAURANT)
915-955 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); Short rib (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, since last night.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at warewashing area at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler fish thawed out in original ROP packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at salad station 41F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); vinaigrette (47F - Cold Holding).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line a plastic container with no handle used to portion cheese. Chef removed item.
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 in walk-in cooler fish thawed out in original ROP packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed chicken vacuum packaged onsite missing time stamp
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. Chef removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Oct 22, 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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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 touched dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); at the cook line. As per the chef the items were put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef put ice on the items to cool them diwn.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand sink at the bar. The chef removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar upstairs.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of corn and cheese. The chef removed them.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled in the prep cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. The bar tender put the straws behind the bar.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); Short rib (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); Short rib (52F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, since last night. Product were discarded.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at at cookline. Chef provided soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open plastic water bottle inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Bottle was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler at salad station and at cookline at a temperature higher than 41F. TCS products were discarded at cookline unit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink at three compartment sink area in disrepair. As per chef, part was ordered and they are waiting for it to repair.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food while wearing watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler next to ovens. Manager fixed gasket.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager had box removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle touching sugar stored at preparation area. Manager correctly stored scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gaskets soiled at reach-in unit near walk-in cooler next to ovens.
Observed AC vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at dishwasher machine area.
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