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OCEAN CABANA BAR & BISTRO

16049 COLLINS AVENUE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · 305-933-3000

Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2331411
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container being stored inside. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing paper towels provided at a hand sink in kitchen area, and bar area station used by food employees. All sinks identified on approved plans as designated hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No handwashing soap provided at a hand sink in kitchen area, and bar area used by food employees. All sinks identified on approved plans as designated hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Observed establishment offering ceviche, raw salmon and raw tuna. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Floors in walk in cooler not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in kitchen area, and bar area station used by food employees. All sinks identified on approved plans as designated hand washing sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Observed raw veal thawing in standing water. Chef placed under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of dry lentils, dry rice, breadcrumbs and dry chickpeas removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
The state's own report →
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed raw shell eggs being stored over and with unwashed produce. Chef rearranged.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Cloth used as a food-contact surface lining various containers of food.
Basic/21-05-5
Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef added label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering seared tuna, smoked salmon, poached eggs, salmon tartare and Caesar dressing with raw eggs but menu does not identify that these items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of takeout cups, portion cups and tops being stored on floor in waiter station.
Basic/25-05-4

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.