RESTAURANT AT OCEANSIDE / THE TAVERN
6084 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-772-4672
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 + live roaches: 3 crawling on the wall, 4 on the floor, 1 by the window frame and another one by the air conditioning ducts, all in the kitchen area. Also observed 3 + live roaches at the warewashing area: 2 behind a reach in cooler and the other one by the duct behind the rack used for clean items.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023040005 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor bar dishwasher machine jut got 107F at the washing cycle.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed indoor bar dishwasher machine is soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket with food contact surface not inverted at the outdoor bar.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( most of them).
Food stored on floor. Observed different food items stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the outdoor bar.Employee fixed the issue.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe is leaking when dishwasher machine is running at the inside bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the towel in chlorine sanitizer.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar stations. Employee restocked the station.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 100 DM at the bar.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( breakfast cooler).
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the outside bar. Employee moved it from the floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on the top of ice vin cover. Cover top surface has not been sanitized.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old debris inside oven that as per manager, they do not use.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed her hands with cold water. Hot water line faucet could not be opened, it is in disrepair.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm and dishwasher quat sanitizer 0 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed refrigeration unit with ambient temperature of 46 F.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on cooler located in front of the oven/stove.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed her hands with cold water. Hot water line faucet could not be opened, it is in disrepair.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food tray inside dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offers grilled salmon cooked in different terms as customer requested it. Gordon Food Services sent the parasite letters.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked sausage inside reach in cooler located in front of the stove/oven. Chef inverted them.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon (9 fillets ) bearing a label indicating to puncture the bag before thawing and employees are not following the instructions.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 containers of diced tomatoes at 46.7 F, sliced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding), black beans f (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) The time food items have exposed to high temperature could not be determined.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce kept at room temperature of 68 F. Chef discarded it and they will be using time control for 4 hours 8am to 12pm. Information was sent. Also observed 5 containers of diced tomatoes at 46.7 F, sliced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding), black beans f (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) The time food items have exposed to high temperature could not be determined.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow at the outdoor bar. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm and dishwasher quat sanitizer 0 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at the kitchen used as a dump sink. Observed food residue inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed refrigeration unit with ambient temperature of 46 F.
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 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating to puncture the bag before thawing and employees are not following the instructions ( 9 fillets were already thawed inside sealed bags.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine is not sanitizing the utensils as evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Observed also bar dishwasher with quat sanitizer 0 ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Open beverage containers left next to food in the kitchen.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on cooler located in front of the oven/stove.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dirty floor on the kitchen corners.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Chef moved them.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel underneath cutting board.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water line faucet is in disrepair. Technician came and fixed it.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water faucet was in disrepair at the basement prep area. Person in charge called the maintenance to fix the issue.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed no sanitizer at the dishwasher machine located in the indoor bar. Machine was in use with glassware inside. Sanitizer was restocked to chlorine 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of 0 chlorine ppm at the dishmachine located at the indoor bar. Sanitizer was adjusted to 50 ppm and checked.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee working at the ware washing area was unable to answer manual ware washing properly. Employee was coached about it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the indoor bar. Paper towel was restocked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at the bar.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for hot line is in disrepair at the hand sink located in the prep area at the basement.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on the kitchen floor. Sanitizer bucket was moved off of the floor.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching part of his head with gloves on when accommodating his hat, then engaged in food prep without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo at 48 F in the reach in cooler ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs). Cooler was with the lid completely open in front of the cook line. Lid was closed for a while, then pico de gallo 43 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose Bibb located by the hand sink at the open bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen used to wash and rinse the wet towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil 5 gallon containers on the floor, underneath the oven by the kitchen entry second floor.
Water leaking from pipe / air conditioning units and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak came from air conditioning unit at the ware washing area floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel in use on the top of one reach in cooler in front of the line.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (129 F - Hot Holding) left on the side on the cook line. As per employee for approximately 25 minutes. Employee reheated it to 170 F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter added without backflow preventer. Hose was connected at the outside bar area.
Expired quaternary and chlorine chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expiration date 2019 and 2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris on can opener. Employee cleaned it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RIC 1: shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (52 F - Cold Holding); RIC 2 : cooked quinoa (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (45 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47 F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hrs
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets on RIC 2 are in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water inside reach in cooler located by pizza oven.
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 + live, small flies at the outdoor bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 + live roaches: 3 crawling on the wall, 4 on the floor, 1 by the window frame and another one by the air conditioning ducts, all in the kitchen area. Also observed 3 + live roaches at the warewashing area: 2 behind a reach in cooler and the other one by the duct behind the rack used for clean items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food items in RIC 1: shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (52 F - Cold Holding); and RIC 2 : cooked quinoa (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (45 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47 F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RIC 1: shredded cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew (52 F - Cold Holding); RIC 2 : cooked quinoa (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (45 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47 F - Cold Holding), all the food for more than 4 hrs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink at the outside bar. Station was restocked.
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. Proof of employee training was provided at the end of the inspection.
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. Proof of employee reporting agreement was provided at the end of the inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed not secured CO2 tanks at the bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the kitchen ceiling.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets on RIC 2 are in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water inside reach in cooler located by pizza oven.
Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw and butter containers with no cover inside reach in cooler 1.
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