PLAYA MIAMI
915 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket by the oven gaskets torn.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the dry storage room.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed the mop sink clogged.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 3 mops in the mop bucket with dirty water.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice buckets have a mold like substance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the can opener blade rusted.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the bar. The manager inverted it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed several chicken breast in standing water in a plastic container.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed a cutting board at the bar soiled. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed seared tuna in the menu. As per the manager it's not fully cooked.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ten packs of salmon defrosting in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 34°F. The chef open the packages and put them in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed one the hand sinks in the men's restroom is missing the hot water handle.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of plastic water bottles on the walk-in cooler floor.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed individually wrapped steaks and bags of shrimp in separate containers defrosting in standing water. The chef moved the item to the triple sink and opened the cold water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50F - Cold Holding); tomahawk steaks (50F - Cold Holding). As per the cook the steaks were put in line approximately two hours ago. The cook moved the meat to a freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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 establishment has quaternary test strips.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to the bar. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wine glasses at the bar. The manager inverted the items. Corrected On-Site
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the bar.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 Bronzino fish still in the vacuum package the internal temperature was 36°F. The chef cut the packages. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the bar.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to the bar.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel in the hand washing sink at the bar.
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- 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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. The manager sent pictures to the chefs phone.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 419-3191
Website: https://playasobe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,039 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday:5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday:5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Thursday:5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Friday:5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Saturday:5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday:5:00 PM – 4:00 AM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025