CRAFT SOUTH BEACH
445 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701472
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system and fan.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an English muffin with bites missing on a preparation table next to the triple sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan in the kitchen and then put fan guards were soiled.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender put them behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hood system and by the fan.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid next to beverages and glasses at the bar. The bartender put them bartender moved the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic box with silverware on the handwashing sink next to the dish machine. The person in charge removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of spray bottle with a green liquid not labeled.
Inspection Date: 10/22/2024
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. Observed ceiling tile show water damage by front counter.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted stored above preparation table at kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groove cutting board at kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handsink located next to dishwasher.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Inspection Date: 4/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606709
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen .
- 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. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers door handles in disrepair located across 3 compartment sink. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area.
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink located next to dishwasher had box of utensil in it. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink located next to dishwasher had box of utensil in it. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609944
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8606342
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom and at the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: asic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom and at the ware washing **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dish machine sanitizer at 0.00. The cook set the triple with quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppms to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: 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 dish machine sanitizer at 0.00. The cook set the triple with quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppms to sanitize. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: 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. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the following employees who have been working for more than 60 days, Julia, Julian, Oscar, Martina, David - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: 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. Observed the following employees who have been working for more than 60 days, Julia, Julian, Oscar, Martina, David **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: 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** **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356718
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of salmon still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 39°F.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dish machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom and at the ware washing area.
- 22-49-4: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 dish machine sanitizer at 0.00. The cook set the triple with quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppms to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at the front counter?
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over vegetables in the up right freezer. The cook put the chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 roaches on and around the dish machine.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed pooled eggs ( 55F - Cold Holding). The cook put the pan in a container with ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of salmon still in the vacuum at an internal temperature of 39°F.
- 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**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack of utensils on top of the hand washing sink next to the dish machine. The cook moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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. Observed the following employees who have been working for more than 60 days, Julia, Julian, Oscar, Martina, David
- 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** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water handle at the hand washing sink just spins no water comes out located next to the dish machine.
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 733-5748
Website: https://www.craftmiami.us/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(3,627 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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