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STRANGE BEAST

15220 SW 72 STREET, Miami FL 33193 · 786-512-0586

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336308
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Per operator, created an hour ago and usually on counter. Explained must keep hot or cold holding. Operator placed in RIC to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Per operator, created an hour ago and usually on counter. Explained must keep hot or cold holding. Operator placed in RIC to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dare 09/12/2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets soiled for ice chest located on second floor.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
The state's own report →
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer at bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer hanging next to soda boxes at bar area. Operator properly placed sanitizer bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer at bar.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 12, 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of scallions. Operator removed paper towel.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer in upstairs dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted at front counter bar. Operator inverted box.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar area.
Basic/29-17-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of flour stored on floor. Operator placed 6 inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on second floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.