Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

SOUTH BEACH CAFETERIA & REST

1511 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-03-4

Detail 24408217

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24098976

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 24098977

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and restroom.

29-25-4

Detail 24098975

Basic - Cracked hand wash sink in the restroom.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 23612552

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23612548

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23612550

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid. As per the bartender its Fabulouso. The bartender labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23612553

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23612549

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23612551

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-32-5

Detail 23612817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses chlorine as a sanitizer, quaternary testing strips provided. - From follow-up inspection 2021-04-26: No chlorine testing strips provided at the time of inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 23081879

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two whole fish in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.

16-37-1

Detail 23081876

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23081880

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 23081881

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The food handler brought soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 23081884

Intermediate - 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 the following food handlers certification expired; Gisela and Ninet.

41-17-4

Detail 23081878

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled.

32-04-4

Detail 23081877

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-12-5

Detail 23081882

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.

42-01-4

Detail 23081883

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

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22155939

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22155932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22155937

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22155938

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex restroom. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22155936

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22155935

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22155933

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22155934

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 10

11-03-5

Detail 21705891

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-27-4

Detail 21705888

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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

16-32-5

Detail 21705890

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21705889

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and restroom.

05-08-4

Detail 21705894

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

11-26-1

Detail 21705895

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21705892

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21705896

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

32-04-4

Detail 21705893

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

50-09-4

Detail 21705887

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-32-5

Detail 21042109

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer, provided quaternary testing strips at the time of inspection.

50-09-4

Detail 21042110

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license dated October 1, 2020, posted in display case, on wall, behind front counter.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 21042107

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Observed quaternary testing strips provided, not chlorine. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21042108

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license dated October 1, 2021, displayed on bulletin board behind front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

14-15-4

Detail 20807180

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in a regular "Thank you" grocery bag, no food-grade, located in reach in cooler behind front counter and in reach in chest freezer.

16-37-1

Detail 20807181

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

27-16-4

Detail 20807183

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water, when faucet handle is turned on at handwash sink in bathroom used by customers and food employees, unable to take a temperature. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20807182

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license dated October 1, 2021, displayed on bulletin board behind front counter.