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ON OCEAN 7 CAFE

660 OCEAN DRIVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-256-8772

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332139
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (77F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per cook approximately 30 minutes prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW CHICKEN (53F - Cold Holding); RAW BURGER PATTIES (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table can opener blade soiled with food debris, manager had employee wash and clean blade during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled with mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line not cooling properly with a temperature of 47F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at warewashing area metal containers on shelf wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at walk in cooler fan covers soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler near prep area soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
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Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over meatballs at cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor area(s) covered with. Observed by dishwasher area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 7, 2025Inspection 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 failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (77F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per cook approximately 30 minutes prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes and cooked pasta no date marked inside WIC, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwasher area.
Basic/36-22-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above a small prep table at cook line.
Basic/35B-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook line soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Basic/21-02-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper procedure, he removed gloves and washed hands before placing on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted at preparation table at cook line.
Basic/24-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in coolers across cook line in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with beans, rice not labeled at dry storage area. Chef placed label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags for March with not dated with last date served. Chef marked them with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near dishmachine with food debris at drain.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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 Cecilia and Luis with expired food handler certificates.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.
Basic/14-09-4
Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Chef closed lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at reach-in cooler at cookline.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter containers(73F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per chef, 1 hour. Chef moved butter containers to ice water bath for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sealed containers of bleach on top of reach in cooler at dry storage area. Chef removed all containers from reach in unit.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near dishmachine with food debris at drain.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar and preparation area at kitchen. Manager provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna and cooked ribs not date marked at cook line. Chef correctly date marked products.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incorrect expiration dates for food handlers certificates. Food handlers certificates last 3 years, the ones provided are marked to expired in 2 years.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks no inverted at kitchen area near steam table.
Basic/24-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler handle missing at cookline near ovens and gaskets at reach-in cooler in disrepair near steam table.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at kitchen area near walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth used under cutting board at cookline near ovens. Chef removed cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Chef closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete all throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not identified at drys storage area. Chef provided proper labeling.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.