The Betsy South Beach (Lobby Bar/Coffee Bar/Pantry)
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
95
Score
The Betsy South Beach, located at 1433 Collins Ave in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-07-28, resulting in a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation concerning an ice bucket not being stored inverted, which was corrected on-site by the manager. Previous inspections for this café/breakfast establishment have predominantly been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the Dishwasher (Temperature under 160°F.); The gauges on the machine didn't move and my test strip didn't change color. The chef set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
16-54-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the cashier rinsing a cup in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bat.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, located at dish machine behind lobby bar counter. Establishment has a dish machine using hot water sanitizing tested at 180F. Advised to utilize kitchen dish machine until bar dish machine is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Chef.
11-26-1
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Chef.
11-27-4
70
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
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