EXPRESSO BAR

Based on 6 health inspections, EXPRESSO BAR in MIAMI BEACH has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 6 reports on file

4835 COLLINS AVE

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Visit ID: 10889815

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup next to disposable cups. The cup was discarded . Corrected On-Site

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container used to transfer ice from the main kitchen . Person in charge discarded it. Corrected On-Site
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 DM with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Person in charge adjusted the sanitizer to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine with chlorine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. Person in charge adjusted the machine to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of incorrect sanitizer concentration.

1 int, 1 basic

51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: **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 remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Plan Review was already submitted and it is in process. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed operator received deficiency letter dated on 6/5 and then submitted the corrections on 6/28/24 for approval. **Time Extended**

Visit ID: 8636758

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises . - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **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 remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Plan Review was already submitted and it is in process. **Time Extended**

Visit ID: 8370770

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. License was approved as non seating and there are 48 seats on premises .
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water ( water temperature 74 F ). Person in charge discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham/ cheese sandwich (45 F - Cold Holding); prosciutto sandwich (47 F - Cold Holding) at the front counter cooler display . As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Person in charge transferred the food items to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside the hand sink. Item was moved immediately. Corrected On-Site
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 remodeling took place on premises and no plans were submitted.

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