ODYSSEY DINING
5954 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 415-619-4530
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Ten flies observed in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at cook line, manager replaced solution final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by cook line. Coached manager on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (83F - Hot Holding); soup (113F - Hot Holding) inside steam table, chef turn steam table to a higher temperature.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of minimum hot holding temperature.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Observed vents soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate20 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw oysters at walk in cooler. Manager relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); fish (49F - Cold Holding); burgers (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Employee placed items at walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and short ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Manager placed label.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Mario Castillo expired on 12-13-2024, and Jose Castillo certificate expired on 12-05-2024.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door soiled throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled. Observed vents soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at preparation are across cook line.
Cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under handsink by kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled by kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and ham not covered at reach in cooler near cook line. Employee covered items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observer walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed chef used soiled wet wiping cloth used on spills at kitchen.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef placed new gloves on without washing hands, instructed chef on proper procedure.
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 over raw fish at walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer stored across from walk in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with celery inside handsink at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta, cooked potatoes and bolognese sauce held at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside cooked potatoes at walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door soiled at entrance of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed chef eating a boiled egg while preparing food at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored in walk in cooler next to bolognese sauce. Manager on duty removed it from walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers, and on walk in cooler in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen, Observed floor soiled at walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cardboard boxes with seafood, fish, and chicken not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer. Observed bag of sugar not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled by cook line.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware facing up stored at entrance of the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the establishment.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed chef wipe cutting board with soiled wet wiping cloth.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 200+ppm.
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Ten flies observed in bar area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Six Shell eggs stored with other eggs on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line: tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fries (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature two hours prior to temperature being taken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in cooler. Potato press in back of kitchen. Water nozzle for bar area tea machine.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Raw egg yolks used in Cesar dressing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand washing sink. Employee added soap to dispenser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated cheesecake was prepared the previous day.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Container of margarine on cook line floor. Manager had employee place container of margarine on shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two filters missing above cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Manager removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water on cook line, 83F. Manager had employee place pan in steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 959 W AVE, # 15, Miami Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw tuna over tortillas in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the fish to the bottom shelf.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed several filets of fish still frozen in the vacuum. The manager cut the corners of each vacuum sealed bag.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed by the steam table. The cook removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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