CHEF OSMAN RESTAURANT
1497 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793735
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor underneath the front counter and a plastic container of cooking oil next to the fryer. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the back door. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the waitress fib hands for approximately 3 seconds. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan filled with water in the sink at the front counter. The waitress removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5: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 working Diana and Claudia both have expired food handlers certificates. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/9/2024
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the rice cooker and in a container of cheese at the cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several pans with beef, steaks, and chicken uncovered in the reach in cooler next to the triple sink.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork in the triple sink. The cook turned on the cold water and later out it in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed an upright three door cooler a chest freezer and an upright two door freezer in a back room with no door and no locks on any of the appliances next to the public restrooms.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the reach in dpcooler.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed at the front counter.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed silverware in the hand sink at the front counter.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. As per the cook she sanitizes with chlorine and she showed me a quaternary test kit. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444357
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the back of the restaurant.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage closet.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood filter system.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Repeat Violation
- 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink and the bar. The cook brought towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
Inspection Date: 7/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342140
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in Parmesan cheese at the cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets torn.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor next to the fryer and dry storage area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the green cutting board at the cook line.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over limes in the upright cooler by the back door.
- 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. Poster provided via email the owner printed it. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 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. Form provided via email. The manger printed the form and the employee signed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar entrance. The cook labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 397-8043
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(85 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 5:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
View on Google MapsRestaurant Features
Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
Report Enrichment Status
Enriched Reports: 0 of 0