OSTERIA POSITANO
1200 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Through the hallway.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the handwashing sink.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulation of dust.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed multiple reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster broth (74F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (62F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Employee placed items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment with quaternary test strip, but no chlorine test strips for the dishwasher.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed ceiling fan cover soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board groove at kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled at kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe beef thawing at counter, instructed employee to placed beef at sink with running water and he did.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves no handwashing, informed employee on proper procedure.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef partake in multiple task without changing gloves. Instructed chef to removed gloves and watch hands and plates new gloves and he did. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in freezer near oven soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container of bleach inside hand washing sink at warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: At the time of the inspection observed spatula inside handsink. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed filet mignon and ribeye not asterisked to consumer advisory on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at warewashing and cookline. Staff provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with no hair restraint while preparing food. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cookline. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sugar cane stored on walk-in cooler floor and box of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine down hallway near chest freezers. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach-in freezer near oven soiled with food debris. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dishmachine. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container of bleach inside hand washing sink at warewashing area. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed filet mignon and ribeye not asterisked to consumer advisory on menu. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at warewashing and cookline. Staff provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line and preparation area in disrepair.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef over vegetables at walk-in cooler. Person in charge arranged products according to cooking temperature. 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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 278-3401
Website: https://osteriapositano.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(7,280 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025