MOZART CAFE
18110 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food and touching utensils without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands in prep sink and not in approved handwash sink due to no water provided at 1 hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Handwash sink in sushi area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in sushi area.
Observed establishment using paint brush for food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Establishment has another sink on opposite end of kitchen.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cup with no handle used to dispense ketchup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee soda stored in same container as ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he removed.
Single-service utensils stored on floor behind front counter.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee began working with food and touching utensils without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands in prep sink and not in approved handwash sink due to no water provided at 1 hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Handwash sink in sushi area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in sushi area.
Observed establishment using paint brush for food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Establishment has another sink on opposite end of kitchen.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cup with no handle used to dispense ketchup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee soda stored in same container as ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he removed.
Single-service utensils stored on floor behind front counter.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs being stored over various cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager removed.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense tempura flour and ice. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Observed Sanitizer bucket stored with food. Advised manager and he removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed pizza boxes meant for single-use reused to store pizza dough in walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also, observed used pizza boxes stored in prep area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags.
Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Advised manager and he instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored on hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep shelves throughout kitchen area rusted.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense parm cheese and flour.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk cooler and walk freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed.
Observed floors in walk in freezer soiled and not easily cleanable.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed pizza boxes meant for single-use reused to store pizza dough in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Located in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bubbles, containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
Apr 3, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense tomato salad and parm cheese. Chef removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food being stored in floor in walk in cooler/ freezer and under in oven.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on garbage can in kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in nonfood-grade bags.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored directly next to sauces on floor under oven.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef turned on.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cub with no handle being stored in container of tempura, rice and soy sauce. Chef removed.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of tempura being stored on floor in sushi station and various cases of oil being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in white reach in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.