OCEAN DELI MARKET
1941 LIBERTY AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-278-6661
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several cooks remove there gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a case of chicken at 60°F. on a shelf in the back room. As per the cook she put it there approximately 3 hours ago. The cook started to portion it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with soapy water in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers all expired on 03-08-2026; Finenica, Amalia, Keyllin, Nancy, Eimel, Dania, Rose, Vilma, Altagracia, and Jose.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on a shelf above food.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the walk in cooler and freezer floors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a case of chicken at 60°F. on a shelf in the back room. As per the cook she put it there approximately 3 hours ago. The cook started to portion it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods not labeled.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid the license during the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board covering a hand washing sink at the front counter. Observed a box with a roll of plastic wrap on the hand washing sink at cook area. The cooks removed the items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with soap and a towel in the sink being used to clean coffee machine equipment. The cooks removed removed the bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on a cutting board. The cook removed it.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cook drinking from an open cup over a cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed several containers with different food products on the walk in freezer floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop on the floor in the AC closet.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over wine in the glass door reach in cooler. The cook moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container on top of the hand sink by the walk in cooler. I cook removed the items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers containing beef on the walk in freezer floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice. The cook inverted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the glass door reach in cooler.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook go to the back room and drink water then went to the front counter and put on gloves without washing her hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The cook put brought paper towels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter and dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with several loafs of bread on the floor behind the front counter.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink chlorine at 400 ppms. The cook added more water and it is at 200 ppms.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at room temperature in a plastic container. The cook poured out the water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the sink next to the walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler.
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a shopping bag in the walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole fish over cut lettuce the reach in cooler. The manager moved it.
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. Form provided.
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. Form provided and sign by 5 food handlers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The manager had it moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a large container of beans. The manager moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the cooler with the glass doors.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the restroom. The manager moved it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers not labeled at the cook line.
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.