TAVERNA
719 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Sep 20, 2023 · 2 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food 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 an employee put spinach leaves on top of a cooked pizza.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023024472 | Apr 27, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men and ladies restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the ware washing area.p and walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food 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 an employee put spinach leaves on top of a cooked pizza.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish. The manager moved them items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Samuel, Elder, Matias, Melvin, Edgar.
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. Form provided via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men and ladies restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the walk-in cooler and bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a glass not covered on a prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the ware washing area.p and walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.