OSTERIA DEL MAR

720 Ocean Drive
Miami, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted abetween uses. The chef inverted the bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the second ice machine. The cook inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a pizza peel on top of the oven. The chef put a clean metal tray on top of the oven and the peel on top. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom.
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a cell phone on a preparation table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of to go containers on the floor in the dry storage room. The chef put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bar tender put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 5 mahi-mahi filets still in the vacuum sealed bag with an internal temperature of 35°F. In the walk in cooler. The chef cut the bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook finished preparing an order removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over romaine lettuce in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler soiled across from the walk-in freezer.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink and dish machine uses chlorine and the operator has quaternary test strips.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The chef printed it and posted it in the dining room. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601687

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at cook line.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at storage area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in water at 92F. Chef moved container to top of flat grill to increase temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
  • 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed no lights at second storage room near back door.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340054

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mixer in front of the hand washing sink at the bar.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine sanitizer and the establishment only has quaternary test strips.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw. The chef marked the menus with an asterisk. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(1,038 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

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 – 12:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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