PLAYA MIAMI
915 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Oct 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the establishment doesn't have chlorine sanitizer for the dish machines.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The chef Jordan doesn't have a CFM certificate has been employed for approximately 60 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance.
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. Observed the following food handler Maranatha, working.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sep 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the establishment doesn't have chlorine sanitizer for the dish machines.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steaks (59F - Cold Holding); chicken (60F - Cold Holding); in the walk-in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a strainer in the sink and a garbage can blocking it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. The chef Jordan doesn't have a CFM certificate has been employed for approximately 60 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance.
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. Observed the following food handler Maranatha, working.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar and kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice buckets have a mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket by the oven gaskets torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the dry storage room.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the mop sink clogged.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 mops in the mop bucket with dirty water.
Aug 6, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed a cutting board at the bar soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna in the menu. As per the manager it's not fully cooked.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the can opener blade rusted.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted it
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several chicken breast in standing water in a plastic container.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50F - Cold Holding); tomahawk steaks (50F - Cold Holding). As per the cook the steaks were put in line approximately two hours ago. The cook moved the meat to a freezer for a quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink and dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 ten packs of salmon defrosting in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 34°F. The chef open the packages and put them in a reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed one the hand sinks in the men's restroom is missing the hot water handle.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastic water bottles on the walk-in cooler floor.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed individually wrapped steaks and bags of shrimp in separate containers defrosting in standing water. The chef moved the item to the triple sink and opened the cold water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel in the hand washing sink at the bar.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
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 via email.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. The manager sent pictures to the chefs phone.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wine glasses at the bar. The manager inverted the items.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the bar.
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 5 Bronzino fish still in the vacuum package the internal temperature was 36°F. The chef cut the packages.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the bar.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.