ODYSSEY DINING
5952 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 803-553-1779
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2025
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NOV 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored inside ROP stored above ROP cooked chicken.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 18 units of raw salmon stored inside ROP at freezer. Observed 12 packages of cooked lobster stored inside ROP bags at freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored inside ROP stored above ROP cooked chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves when soiled gloves with trash can.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 18 units of raw salmon stored inside ROP at freezer. Observed 12 bags of cooked lobster stored inside ROP bags at freezer.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added unit 5954 and converted to a kitchen. They packing the food in this unit, added an office, storage,walk in cooler, hand sink, three compartment sink, mop sink, one freezer and two reach in cooler not in the plans. Needs to submit plans for the next door unit added.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP on raw salmon. As per manager raw salmon is not frozen when packaged. Observed establishment doing ROP on sauces, ROP on soups, as per manager cook soups, cool product to 40°F and ROP on vacuum packaging and stored on freezers for two months. Conducting Sous Vide on raw chicken cooking with no ingredients added on sous vide at 148° F for one hour. Cooking Sous vide on raw steak with no ingredients added at 119°F for 1 hour.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table next to entrance. Operator removed the water.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at prep station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of cleaned plastic container on storage shelve. Operator removed the phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in cheese preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board on prep table. Operator removed the towel.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on shelf under prep table. Operator discarded and refilled with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label under prep table.
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected to mop sink no vacuum breaker.
No chlorine 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 no paper towel at hand sink at bathroom. Employee provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted at storage area by walk in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with white vinegar near cook line not labeled. Employee labeled.
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