MEHZCLA
350 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
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 4/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Observed no food manager certificate for Andrea Olante.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment served tuna tartare and burgers not linked to consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection. Manager reprinted menu. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepare sandwich without a hairnet.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed near walk-in cooler on ceiling tiles and air vents. 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 cellphone on top of preparation table near kitchen entrance.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cookline wearing watch.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation at cookline with no hair restraint.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of limes stored on walk-in cooler floor and plastic water bottles stored in floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine near walk-in cooler. Scoop was properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in unit near walk-in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station and hand washing sink near ice machine at bar.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen entrance.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for dishmachine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
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 4/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance near walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados stored on floor of walk-in cooler and kikkoman soy container stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside flour at dry storage area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen entrance and sink at cook line. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed no chlorine sanitizer at dishmachine. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint
- 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. Provided chef with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Eggs Benedict traditional ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
- 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. Provided chef with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser 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 vacuum sealing fish without a HACCP plan submitted. Emailed forms and info to operator for HACCP. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 538-1055
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(153 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
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Breakfast
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Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025