Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

SAN GINES

1668 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 24411062

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 0.00 ppms chlorine sanitizer. The manager primed it several times and it's now at 100 ppms. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 24411073

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.

08A-02-6

Detail 24411068

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over ham at the front counter. The manager moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 24411070

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs in a bowl at the cook line at room temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 24411066

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 24411067

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bowl in the hand sink at the front counter. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24411064

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of granola. The manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 24411065

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a cook getting gum and preparing food. Observed at the front counter. The cook threw it out. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24411069

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 6 large plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The manager put them on a bread rack. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24411071

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24411063

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24411072

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the front counter and large plastic containers in the kitchen no labeled.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 24046699

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook go from the dining room to the cook line put on gloves without washing her hands. Observed a cashier ring up and order then put on gloves without washing her hands and prepare beverages.

03A-03-5

Detail 24046703

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed a metal bowl full of shell eggs on top of a preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook they were put there approximately two hours ago. The cook put the eggs in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24046698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry slicer blade soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 24046701

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and kitchen. The cook brought towels to both locations. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24046700

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the dry storage room. The cook put the water bottles on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24046702

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23588285

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook take an order outside to a table. The cook went back to the kitchen touched the door and put gloves without washing his hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23588282

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed steaks and beef over cheese at the front counter. The cook put the cheese in the top shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23588283

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23588284

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23588281

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-28-4

Detail 23140128

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the cook touch his apron and then put on gloves without washing his hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23140126

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler at the front line and cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding)at the front counter display cooler. As per the chef the ham was put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the location of the ham in the cooler to the correct location to cool it down. As per the chef the cheese cake was put in the cooler yesterday. The chef discarded the cheese cakes.. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23140127

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); at the preparation reach in cooler at the front line and cheese cake (59F - Cold Holding)at the front counter display cooler. As per the chef the ham was put on line approximately one hour ago. The chef moved the location of the ham in the cooler to the correct location to cool it down. As per the chef the cheese cake was put in the cooler yesterday. The chef discarded the cheese cakes.. Observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding)in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef and manager the walk-in cooler was at 41°F this morning. The chef put ice in the cooler to help lower the temperature and called a technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23140131

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23140130

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the walk-in cooler at 53°F. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 23140129

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shield missing above the triple sink. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23140132

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler in the warehouse washing area. The chef put a thermometer in the cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 22750589

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees remove their gloves and put on gloves without washing their hands.

08A-20-5

Detail 22750586

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at the cook line. The manager moved the shrimp to the top and chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22750584

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per the manager the eggs were placed approximately two hours ago. The cook put the eggs back in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22750587

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22750585

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. The manager printed it and fill it out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 22750588

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 22404053

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22404052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning Time Extended

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 15Total: 24

22-49-4

Detail 22237806

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 manager set up the triple sink with chlorine as the sanitizer. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22237807

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the dish machine. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22237795

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22237792

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plates and a wire whip in the hand wash sink at the front counter. The manager had it emptied. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22237802

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22237809

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. As per the manger the following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Flor, Maria, Carolina, Ricardo, Francisco, Leo, Melani, Trinidad and Jhonatan Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22237804

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 Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22237813

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

03G-06-5

Detail 22237805

Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed beef in the freezer. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22237790

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

14-01-5

Detail 22237791

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

51-11-4

Detail 22237794

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed four tanks upstairs not secured. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22237799

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the front counter. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-05-5

Detail 22237803

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22237801

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 22237797

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22237793

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22237796

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22237798

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22237810

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-10-4

Detail 22237800

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22237812

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham in a prep sink. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22237811

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22237808

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled in the ware washing area. Warning

Feb 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21750133

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled plastic barrier inside kitchen ice machine.

32-04-4

Detail 21750134

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at restrooms used by food employees/customers.