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ESSENSIA

ESSENSIA in MIAMI BEACH has 12 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 12 reports on file

3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13481883

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 6 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour by the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic employee beverage cup with tea on shelving next to clean utensils. Person in charge discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee placed the hair restraints on his hair immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. Bar tender corrected it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean ready to use containers on shelving.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed mussel tag without date on it.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( cook line) . Employee moved out the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cutting board with breaks . Cutting board was discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at one of the kitchen hand sink by the cook line. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site

8/4/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10922611

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of trapped flies in control device by the exit door.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food containers with no handle used to scoop flour.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at the end of the main cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employees removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waffle equipment blocking the hand sink located at the cook line. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to discard leftover beverages .Employee was coached about it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper at the hand sink located at the ware washing area. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 pasta inside walk in cooler with no date. As per Sous chef, from 8/1.

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 3 basic

  • 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**

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

2 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 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

1/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8599730

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8513421

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8513422

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8446393

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 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**

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8446479

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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**

7/17/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8351300

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 6 basic

  • 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 .

7/17/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8274529

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 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**

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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

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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