SETAI SOUTH BEACH
2001 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.520.6111
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed the ice was not at the same level of the pan of eggs. The cook added more ice.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of the big dish machine.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed next to the ware washing room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler with only vegetables gaskets torn.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles cracked throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing room.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the front counter and several other locations gaskets torn. Observed a drawer reach in cooler where the drawers come out and fall down.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage tiles on the door frame to the triple sink. And by the butcher station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed a fan on the wall soiled in the triple sink area.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and remove the clean dishes from the dish machine without washing his hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the buffet line. The chef put it on a shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the dish machine.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and removed the dishes after the dishes were cleaned.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed the ice was not at the same level of the pan of eggs. The cook added more ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (65F - Cold Holding). As per the cook the eggs were put on line approximately two hours ago. The cook filled the bottom pan with ice to cool down the eggs.
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 blades soiled.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed salmon and tuna on the menu. As per the chef those items are served raw.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with food on the floor in the walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 plastic containers with different spices not labeled next to the fryer
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the walk-in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the cook line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in a storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the meat walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the walk-in cooler with meat.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.