OPENSEAS CAFE SOUTH
Crandon Boulevard
Florida, 33149
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chips on floor at back of cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by cook line. Repeat Violation
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed establishment offers fresh clams and no tag available.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside tomato sauce container at reach cooler by hot box. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler by hot box.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen entrance.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77 F on top of preparation table by ice cream machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by fryers.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and milk inside reach in cooler by mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream blade soiled with old food debris.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken no date marking inside reach in cooler by mop sink, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in rice container.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler near storage room soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Hole in or other damage to wall. **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in marinara sauce.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fans over prep areas at cook-line soiled with accumulated dust/ debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
- 11-27-4: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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1: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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked beef, cooked chicken and cooked shredded chicken all missing date marking. As per food employee all foods were prepared on Monday.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Website: http://www.openseascafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(720 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025