TAHITI
19111 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles FL 33160 · 305.466.1616
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Observed Employee touching bread with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Employee touching bread with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic container top stored inside.
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/
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon. However Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed mussel/ clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Advised person in charge and he put in order.
Cleaned and sanitized metal pans stored on floor in kitchen area.
Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler behind bar and light fixtures in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed case of drinks stored on floor.
Observed ice machine located in parking garage storage area not locked between uses. Advised manager that ice machine must remain locked and secured between use to protect from contamination.
Observed various of maintenance equipment and tools stored in dry storage/ food area. Advised person in charge that all must be moved to prevent cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Observed paint brush used in food.
Observed some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna and raw grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler in bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed Cleaned and sanitized ice bins used for customers stored on floor under front counter.
Observed ice machine in parking garage not locked between uses in order to protect from potential contamination.
Observed reach in cooler in dry storage area not maintained in good repair with ambient temperature of 55°F. Per manager they are awaiting maintenance to repair. No TCS foods stored inside. Advised person in charge not to store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Observed various maintenance equipment/tools stored in food/ dry storage area. Advised person in charge that the storage of maintenance equipment and tools in this may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Located in dry storage area.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna and raw mahi being stored on top of cooked rotini. Located in reach in cooler in front of stove.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises and stored in dry storage area.
Water leaking from reach in cooler into to plastic container.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties being stored on top of cooked rotini and mixed vegetables. Located in reach in cooler in front of stove.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing on hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil floor in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of ice machine in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment being stored in storage area directly next to food and single service items.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach.
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.