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
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container being stored inside. Chef removed.
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.
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.
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.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area.
Floors in walk in cooler not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.
Observed raw veal thawing in standing water. Chef placed under running water.
Working containers of dry lentils, dry rice, breadcrumbs and dry chickpeas removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Observed raw shell eggs being stored over and with unwashed produce. Chef rearranged.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface lining various containers of food.
Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef added label.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed container of takeout cups, portion cups and tops being stored on floor in waiter station.
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.