OPENSEAS CAFE SOUTH
6747 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 305-417-3530
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
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AUG 24
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by kitchen entrance blocked by a trash bin, chef removed.
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 plans approved on 2021 does not match establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by end of cook line.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed establishment offers fresh clams and no tag available.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of chips on floor at back of cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by cook line.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and milk inside reach in cooler by mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream blade soiled with old food debris.
No chlorine 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 cooked rice and cooked chicken no date marking inside reach in cooler by mop sink, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside tomato sauce container at reach cooler by hot box.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler by hot box.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77 F on top of preparation table by ice cream machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by fryers.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler near storage room soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in rice container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef, cooked chicken and cooked shredded chicken all missing date marking. As per food employee all foods were prepared on Monday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in marinara sauce.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans over prep areas at cook-line soiled with accumulated dust/ debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
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.