South Beach Cafeteria & Rest
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
South Beach Cafeteria & Rest, located at 1511 Washington Ave in Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection did note one major violation regarding the absence of soap at a handwash sink observed at the bar. Overall, the facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded visits.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and restroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cracked hand wash sink in the restroom.
29-25-4
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two whole fish in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The food handler brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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