POSEIDEN GREEK TABLE & BAR
1131 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-246-6984
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at front area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nov 7, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in the prep station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer with less than 30 inches of light inside.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb over pita bread in the upright cooler next to the triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: potatoes (49F - Cooling). Manager stated potatoes cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: potatoes (49F - Cooling). Manager stated potatoes cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.
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. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lamb stored over peppers in reach-in cooler across from mop sink.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: fish (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: fish (48F - Cold Holding); lamb (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in mop sink area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager stated milk was opened on 6/15.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Unable to view oyster tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table across from three compartment sink. Soda gun in bar area. Cutting boards stored in dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food dumped in cook line hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
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/. Five employees working with no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at cook line hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels at sink.
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 of employee training.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
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. Tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of dish machine. Employee removed drink from dish machine.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in mop sink area next to faucet.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture above reach-in cooler next to dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler behind bar.
Stored food not covered. Dough in reach-in freezer across from kitchen entrance.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet above reach-in freezer across from kitchen entrance.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed up stairs in the dry storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.