Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

SOUTH POINTE CAFE

3 WASHINGTON AVE PAVILION BLDG, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Oct 28, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24149211

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 23400333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23400332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Time Extended

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 23237457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 23237456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed vlad zavatte working for more than - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23237460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23237455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 23237458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23237459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Time Extended

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 23054638

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23054636

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23054639

Intermediate - 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. Observed vlad zavatte working for more than

14-11-5

Detail 23054640

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers.

14-69-4

Detail 23054635

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.

29-27-4

Detail 23054641

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

42-01-4

Detail 23054637

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

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

29-37-4

Detail 22278351

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 22278350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. Also, observed Vlad Zavatte trained by Learn2Serve on 03.20.2019 and current, less than four employees present. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22278352

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 2023-09-12: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22278348

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22278349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

29-37-4

Detail 22238151

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22238147

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sun blocker creams and sprays above reach in cooler near coffee machine. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22238148

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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22238145

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22238143

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22238150

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. Provided person in charge with reporting responsibilities agreement. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22238152

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

36-34-5

Detail 22238142

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22238144

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22238149

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22238141

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22238146

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted on top of the oven. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-04-4

Detail 21942022

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Admin Complaint

31A-01-4

Detail 21942020

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Warning Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 21942017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21942023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21942019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21942018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21942021

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

31A-04-4

Detail 21687527

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

16-37-1

Detail 21687531

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

31A-01-4

Detail 21687532

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21687538

Intermediate - 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. Observed Christian working alone, as per Christian he has been working for 3 months.

22-20-5

Detail 21687530

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

50-09-4

Detail 21687528

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21687525

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21687526

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the water bottles.

36-73-4

Detail 21687536

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21687537

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of water bottles and Gatorade on the floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21687529

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer and upright freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21687534

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.

25-06-4

Detail 21687535

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted on top of the oven.

42-01-4

Detail 21687533

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

Feb 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 20827188

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20827177

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sunscreen stored next to food area. Operator moved sunscreen. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20827176

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed hot holding unit soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20827179

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board over hand sink. Operator removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20827187

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator installed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20827178

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

32-12-5

Detail 20827186

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 20827181

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator employee belongings in food storage area. Operator moved employee belongings. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20827185

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20827184

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of Water on floor. Operator moved cases of water off floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20827180

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20827182

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

42-01-4

Detail 20827183

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