ESSENSIA
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tiles falling down at the ware washing area behind hand sink.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet paper towel under cutting board. Employee moved it out . Corrected On-Site
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast at 93 F ( as per employee , the food was there for about 1 hr). Sous chef discarded immediately voluntarily. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with coffee next to the bread at the entrance of the kitchen. Employee moved the cup immediately.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at the omelet station.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located end of the cold line.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at the front cracking raw shell eggs and continued working with clean utensils without washing his hands . Employee washed his hands . Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above pasteurized eggs inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted the products. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Mussels tags not organized.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food residue. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink located at the bar .Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed missing chart comparison for quay test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, spoons, tongs in a container with standing water ( water temperature 72 F) . Employee transferred the container to the stove . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08B-04-4:Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed cramberries, brown sugar and nuts at the buffet line exposed without proper lid . Person in charge transferred the toppings to containers with lids. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels at the buffet line without protection. Person in charge set up a display with protection for the bagels. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his face and nose , and then handling clean plates without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed mussel tag was removed from the container before emptied.
- 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. Information was provided.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the wareeashing area used as a drop sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink for the omelet station.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the cook line hand sink. Station was restocked . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed establishment submitted the plans , but are still in the process. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ). - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Establishment is finishing the process of submission. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed establishment submitted the plans to Tallahassee,but still in the process. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking inside the kitchen area . Employee was coached about not drinking inside the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ).
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed clean missing ambient thermometer inside RIC used for restock in the area . Person in charge placed a thermometer inside. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice in hand sink located by the door.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Missing label on spray bottle with chemical inside .
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the cook line ). - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP process for cooked and raw food without approved HACCP. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: As per Food and Beverage Director, the ROP machine is not longer in use.
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Still observed . **Time Extended**
- 03G-43-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is conducting ROP for cooked food and kept them for more than 48 hrs without approved variance . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: As per Food and Beverage Director, the ROP machine is not longer in use.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed buffet area was renovated with omelet station . - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Establishment is finishing the process of submission. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 908-5458
Website: https://www.essensiarestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(289 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
✓ Night Club
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025