TASTY BEACH CAFE
4041 Royal Palm Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile at the prep area located on 3rd floor.
- 36-60-5:Basic - Door in poor repair. Observed employee door with a hole.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to food containers in the kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with old residue on.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed excessive accumulation of old ice cream residue inside reach in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open butter block no wrapped to be protected inside reach in cooler in the kitchen . Employee wrapped them. Corrected On-Site
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons with food contact surface up at the front counter. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink station located on 3rd floor. Manager restocked it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing riling tile on 3 rd floor food area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling that never were sealed when the hood was installed. Repeat Violation
- 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 measuring dispenser handle touching the peanut protein inside the container.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( spoon, scoop ) at barista station . Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food round pans boxes stored on the floor.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and baking soda ( as per chef ) in plastic containers with no labels to identify the products by the common name.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificate for Eleida Hernandez since May 2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling never sealed after the installation of the hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling never sealed after the installation of the hood system.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind the equipments second and third floor.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic cracked lids used to cover food containers. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer located on the second floor.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives in between back of the cooler and table in the kitchen . Employee moved and washed them . Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of reach in freezers located on the third floor.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler / reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers. And freezers with accumulation of debris ( second floor).
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of debris on the wall third floor. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers handling dirty dishes and then, serving food without hand washing in between.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (53 F - Cold Holding) on the top of other food containers in the cooler. As per employee for approximately for 1 hr. Employee placed the cheese container directly in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes left at ambient temperature to cool down , cooked potatoes were at 110 F . Employee placed the cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty Can opener and cutting board. Manager sent them to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food handlers for employees hired for more than 2 months: Patric Gibbs, Jackson Politesse, Jimmy Munguia,.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler used for vegetables on the second floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler used for vegetables on the second floor. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of bread on the floor.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid used to cover liquid eggs and cracked container used for egg whites. Also observed multiples empty food containers in the same condition. Repeat Violation
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 knives stored in sanitizer in between uses. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor. Employee moved them to the shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs above guacamole inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee changed the storage order. 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. Observed some missing reporting agreement for some employees. Manager provided them with the form and employees signed them. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed missing inspection report for ice machine water filter .
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (305) 673-5483
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(520 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025