Pelican Cafe & Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
52
Score
The Pelican Cafe & Restaurant, located at 826 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 23, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and three minor violations. Notably, repeat violations for a soiled cutting board and food stored on the floor were observed.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) filled over the designated fill line inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored over butter inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal rack with croissants stored in front of cook line HWS.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside WIC.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor by WIF.
08B-38-4
52
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored at above reach in cooler at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed burgers thawing at room temperature, instructed employee on proper method.
06-01-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection manager on duty does not have certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 bags of octopus, 2 bags of salmon and 4 bags of chicken stored in walk in cooler vacuumed sealed without a HACCP plan help for more than 48 hours.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing glove at cook line. Instructed employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection manager on duty does not have certificate.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment serves eggs, steak, tuna tartare beef carpaccio, and oyster not identified on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup at cook line while preparing food.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of French fries not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed marinara sauce not covered at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed 8 bags of octopus, 2 bags of salmon and 4 bags of chicken stored in walk in cooler vacuumed sealed without a HACCP plan with no production time held for more than 48 hours
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 8 bags of octopus, 2 bags of salmon and 4 bags of chicken stored in walk in cooler vacuumed sealed without a HACCP plan held for more than 48 hours
03G-54-1
37
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has some food handlers certifications that are serve safe only, they agreed to remove these certifications and replace the, with safe staff that they use for their other employees **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed item between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
95
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license with confirmation number 226028881. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner with no label Operator labeled bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor in storage area. Operator moved cooking oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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