Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

ESSENSIA

3025 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33140

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 Intermediate
Feb 23, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

01C-03-4

Detail 24389054

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tag without date on it.

31A-11-4

Detail 24389060

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( cook line) . Employee moved out the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-16-4

Detail 24389055

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cutting board with breaks . Cutting board was discarded it. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24389052

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at one of the kitchen hand sink by the cook line. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24389059

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour by the cook line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24389056

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic employee beverage cup with tea on shelving next to clean utensils. Person in charge discarded it. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24389058

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed the hair restraints on his hair immediately. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24389057

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. Bar tender corrected it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24389053

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24389051

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean ready to use containers on shelving.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 23926504

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waffle equipment blocking the hand sink located at the cook line. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23926508

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to discard leftover beverages .Employee was coached about it. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23926509

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located at the ware washing area. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23926506

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler with no date. As per Sous chef, from 8/1.

35A-06-4

Detail 23926502

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of trapped flies in control device by the exit door.

14-01-5

Detail 23926507

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food containers with no handle used to scoop flour.

36-24-5

Detail 23926505

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at the end of the main cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 23926510

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employees removed them. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23926503

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23480454

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast at 93 F ( as per employee , the food was there for about 1 hr). Sous chef discarded immediately voluntarily. Corrective Action Taken

36-24-5

Detail 23480456

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles falling down at the ware washing area behind hand sink.

21-04-4

Detail 23480455

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper towel under cutting board. Employee moved it out . Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 23480453

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-27-4

Detail 23462734

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at the front cracking raw shell eggs and continued working with clean utensils without washing his hands . Employee washed his hands . Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23462736

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above pasteurized eggs inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted the products. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23462731

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels tags not organized.

22-02-4

Detail 23462737

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food residue. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23462735

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink located at the bar .Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-36-4

Detail 23462733

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed missing chart comparison for quay test kit.

12B-07-4

Detail 23462738

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with coffee next to the bread at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee moved the cup immediately.

10-07-4

Detail 23462739

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at the omelet station.

31B-04-4

Detail 23462732

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located end of the cold line.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

08B-02-4

Detail 23055100

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels at the buffet line without protection. Person in charge set up a display with protection for the bagels. Corrected On-Site

12A-10-4

Detail 23055108

High Priority - 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 his face and nose , and then handling clean plates without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

01C-10-4

Detail 23055105

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussel tag was removed from the container before emptied.

11-27-4

Detail 23055101

Intermediate - 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. Information was provided.

31A-11-4

Detail 23055109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the wareeashing area used as a drop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23055099

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink for the omelet station.

31B-03-4

Detail 23055103

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the cook line hand sink. Station was restocked . Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23055110

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-07-4

Detail 23055107

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, spoons, tongs in a container with standing water ( water temperature 72 F) . Employee transferred the container to the stove . Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 23055102

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-04-4

Detail 23055104

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed cramberries, brown sugar and nuts at the buffet line exposed without proper lid . Person in charge transferred the toppings to containers with lids. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23055106

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 22598250

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

23-03-4

Detail 22598251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22329570

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Establishment is finishing the process of submission. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed establishment submitted the plans to Tallahassee,but still in the process. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22329571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22329569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ). - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

03G-50-1

Detail 22125177

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP process for cooked and raw food without approved HACCP. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: As per Food and Beverage Director, the ROP machine is not longer in use.

03G-43-1

Detail 22125181

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP for cooked food and kept them for more than 48 hrs without approved variance . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: As per Food and Beverage Director, the ROP machine is not longer in use.

51-16-7

Detail 22125178

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Establishment is finishing the process of submission. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22125176

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22125179

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ). - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22125180

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Still observed . Time Extended

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

03G-50-1

Detail 21923201

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP process for cooked and raw food without approved HACCP.

03G-43-1

Detail 21923205

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP for cooked food and kept them for more than 48 hrs without approved variance .

31A-09-4

Detail 21923200

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash container blocking hand sink located at the salad station. Employee moved the trash container. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21923208

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station .

14-09-4

Detail 21923198

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them.

14-11-5

Detail 21923204

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).

08B-47-4

Detail 21923202

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food boxes not 6 inches off of the floor inside the receiving walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 21923207

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife located in between 2 res h in coolers in front of the cook line. Employee sent the knife to warewashing area. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21923199

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed all of them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21923203

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels under cutting boards in the prep area. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21923206

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22329568

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed establishment submitted the plans , but are still in the process. Time Extended

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 22125664

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice in hand sink located by the door.

51-16-7

Detail 22125667

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22125663

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Missing label on spray bottle with chemical inside .

14-09-4

Detail 22125665

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22125666

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking inside the kitchen area . Employee was coached about not drinking inside the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22125669

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).

05-09-4

Detail 22125670

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed clean missing ambient thermometer inside RIC used for restock in the area . Person in charge placed a thermometer inside. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22125668

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

42-01-4

Detail 22125671

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21589002

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located next to the walk in cooler used to thaw frozen calamari in a container. All the food products were transferred to a different sink. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21589005

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed buffet food items with time frame 7 am to 11 am, but not written procedure available. Time control procedure was provided. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21589001

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.

10-20-4

Detail 21589004

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle.

16-46-4

Detail 21589003

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers ready to use.

06-01-5

Detail 21589006

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari thawing in standing water. Sous chef placed them under running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20367821

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw: chicken 48°F, beef 47°F and shrimps 48°F in reach in cooler next to cooking equipments. As per manager for less than 1.5/hrs. Advised manager. He removed them and added ice to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20367822

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20367820

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on walk in cooler floor at lower level. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20367823

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth inside hand washing sink at salad station. Warning

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 20352780

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tomato sauce at 48°f from yesterday 7/19 cooled overnight inside walking cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 20352783

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce at 48°f from yesterday 7/19 cooled overnight inside walking cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 20352776

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located in the warewashing area used to discard coffee.

16-37-1

Detail 20352779

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quaternary test kit to check the sanitizer solution . Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 20352777

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper dispenser equipment in disrepair.

53B-14-5

Detail 20352785

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is scheduling employee training classes from Responsible Vendors.

41-17-4

Detail 20352772

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser (as per employee) inside a spray bottle without label.

22-20-5

Detail 20352782

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside the ice machine located on the lower lobby floor.

36-34-5

Detail 20352778

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the ceiling tiles above the coolers located in front of the cook line.

06-09-1

Detail 20352784

Basic - 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 tuna thawing inside the sealed package .

12B-07-4

Detail 20352774

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water cup on the prep table.

12B-02-4

Detail 20352781

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a sandwich in the preparation area. Employee discarded the sandwich. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20352775

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in the kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20352773

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.