Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

SETAI POOL BAR/ OCEAN GRILL AT THE SETAI

2001 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 18, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-13-4

Detail 24380037

High Priority - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 24380036

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24380035

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of dried corn. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24240125

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24240124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24221090

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at Chlorine 0.00ppm). The chef told the dishwasher to put the dishes in the triple sink sanitizer after exiting the dishwasher machine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24221096

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 15 tuna filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 24221089

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the main dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment only has heat strips and quaternary. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24221091

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24221092

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of dried corn. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24221093

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 15 tuna filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24221088

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 79° F. The chef poured out the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24221094

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed the pre rinse sink next to the dish machine pipe is leaking water on the floor. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24221095

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23953906

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled. Observed at the cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 23953902

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink by the bar entrance. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23953904

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area. The chef brought soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23953905

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23953903

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several throughout the kitchen.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23475607

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed two line cooks get an order both put gloves on without washing their hands. The chef had them remove the gloves and made them wash their hands. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23475610

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23475608

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plate and cup in the handwashing sink at the ware washing room. The chef removed the items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23475612

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23475611

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 3 tuna filets with an internal temperature of 29°F. still in the vacuum. The chef cut open the bags. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23475609

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 23014504

High Priority - 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 with out changing gloves and washing his hands.

09-01-4

Detail 23014512

High Priority - 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 a line cook put arugula on a plate with his bare hands. The chef discarded the arugula. Corrected On-Site

01B-12-4

Detail 23014507

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. 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 a line cook put arugula on a plate with his bare hands. The chef discarded the arugula.

08A-05-6

Detail 23014513

High Priority - 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 chef put the eggs in the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23014509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler. As per the chef the items had been on line approximately three hours. The chef put the items in the bottom of the refrigerator to cook them down. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23014508

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23014505

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23014506

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 23014510

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the kitchen entrance.

31B-04-4

Detail 23014514

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

48-01-5

Detail 23014511

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-05-4

Detail 22671205

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

08A-04-5

Detail 22671204

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over artichokes at the cook line.

01C-03-4

Detail 22671201

Intermediate - Clam/ oyster tags not marked with last date served.

16-32-5

Detail 22671196

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed triple sink using quaternary and dish machines using chlorine for sanitizer. The establishment only had quaternary test strips.

31B-02-4

Detail 22671206

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the warehouse washing room. The brought towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22671198

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the warehouse washing room. The chef brought soap. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22671200

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 25 packs of tuna at an internal temperature of 32°F still in the vacuum. The chef removed the fish from the vacuum. Corrected On-Site

12B-04-4

Detail 22671202

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.

21-04-4

Detail 22671197

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22671199

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

48-01-5

Detail 22671203

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 22194289

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The chef instructed the dishwasher to take the clean dishes and put them in the sanitizer of the triple sink.

01B-13-4

Detail 22194294

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 nine packages of tuna still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 43°F.

22-02-4

Detail 22194295

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board solid.at the kitchen entrance Observed the can opener and blade soiled. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22194292

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 nine packages of tuna still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 43°F.

14-09-4

Detail 22194290

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board solid.at the kitchen entrance

51-09-4

Detail 22194293

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 51-09-4 Observed: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed as non-seating. Approximately 145 seats available at dining and bar areas. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22194291

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The chef labeled the items. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21631374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Dish washer cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21631371

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dish machine.

53A-05-6

Detail 21631369

Intermediate - 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/

41-17-4

Detail 21631375

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar area water and soap inside spray bottle no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle with content name Corrected On-Site

51-09-4

Detail 21631373

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed as non-seating. Approximately 145 seats available at dining and bar areas. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21631372

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at storage area. Chef stored cooking oil container six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21631370

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at preparation area hand wash sink.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21051980

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21051984

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, less than 4 hours. Advised person in charge to take items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed quinoa at 52F; ceviche 48F all cold holding at reach in cooler at cook line. As per chef, less than 4 hours. Advised chef to submerge containers in ice to rapidly chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21051983

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Located near bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed cutting board stained at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Located near bar area. Time Extended

24-24-4

Detail 21051985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed clean glasses, food storage containers and baking sheets stored outside near rear kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed clean glasses, food storage containers and baking sheets stored outside near rear kitchen area. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21051986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door unable to close at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed reach in cooler door unable to close at cook line. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 21051987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed as non-seating. Approximately 145 seats available at dining and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed as non-seating. Approximately 145 seats available at dining and bar areas. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21051981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler at cook line. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21051979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21051978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Located near bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Located near bar area. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21051982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe near spray hose at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed water leaking from pipe near spray hose at ware washing area. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 20875352

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20875361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, less than 4 hours. Advised person in charge to take items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20875360

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Located near bar area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20875355

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of tuna thawing inside hand sink at cook line. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20875358

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area and ware washing area. Person in charge replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20875359

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20875349

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at ware washing area. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20875356

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 78F at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed no hot water available when gauge is open at bar area. Warning

24-24-4

Detail 20875348

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed clean glasses, food storage containers and baking sheets stored outside near rear kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20875350

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door unable to close at cook line. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20875353

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed as non-seating. Approximately 145 seats available at dining and bar areas. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20875357

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor near walk in cooler. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20875351

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20875346

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20875347

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Located near bar area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20875354

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe near spray hose at ware washing area. Warning

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20537166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (58°F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, due to food container not completely submerged in ice, less than 4 hours. Chef added more ice to top portion of cooler unit to maintain temperatures at +or- 41°F and below. Corrective Action Taken

24-24-4

Detail 20537162

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed glassware/kitchen equipment stored on storage shelves at outside area, not fully enclosed, located next to kitchen.

21-05-5

Detail 20537161

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping clothes used to cover and line various food items stored in reach in coolers units at kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 20537163

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep counter next to handwash sink at kitchen area.

51-09-4

Detail 20537160

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed Restaurant establishment operating with a non seating license, as waiters serve guest seated at tables and chairs observed at the time of inspection. Observed approximately 115 seats. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 20537165

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at walk in cooler units located outside next to kitchen area.

48-01-5

Detail 20537164

No current insurance inspector boiler report or expired boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler jurisdiction number's 133619 expired 5/20/21; 093572; 093573; 093674 All expired 5/8/2021.