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OVERTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB

401 NW 12 ST, Miami FL 33136 · 786.877.4503

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2335119
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the main entrance to the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the window.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ware wash area.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water or very slow draining water floor drain by the service window.
Basic/29-20-5
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove, grill area.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen make line shelves.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer inside bucket.
Basic/21-07-4
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Admin Complaint
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. 4 employees working with no proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2024 · No proof of any employee training Employees on duty on 5-28-24 Natasha Wong, Sherman beck no proof of any training. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. 4 employees working with no proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee Touching Dirty coolers with gloves on then cooked food Without putting new gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023
High priority/50-17-3
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4

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.