OPEN SEA RESTAURANT
1350 W MOWRY DR, Homestead FL 33030 · 786-975-4275
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects flying around the three compartment sink.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ceviche, fish at reach in cooler near triple sink. Advised manager to store products properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water At 76F at cook line. As per person in charge for less than 30 minutes.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Also Observed MFDV entrance door open at time of the inspection.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near blender.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects flying around the three compartment sink.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers raw fish ceviche no letter of parasite destruction available. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw mix ceviche, shrimp ceviche, raw fish ceviche and has no consumer advisory written on the menu.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal Jupina soda stored at reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Operator discarded drink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed mobile unit back door open during inspection.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee was on the phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Employee was coached.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above French fries inside the reach in cooler.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils. Employee was coached.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reach 77°F at 3 compartment sink.As per employee water heater was unplugged. Employee plugged water heater and water reached 87°F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment sell ceviche and they do not have customer advisory. Consumer advisory was provided to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and glasses stored in preparation table next to fish soup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and lemons stored on the floor. Employee removed them.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Operator placed the decal.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 opened employee beverages stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded them.
Stored food not covered. Observed all foods not covered inside the reach in cooler.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed grill is rusted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
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.