THE BEACH FOOD AND DRINKS
1024 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic squeeze bottles. The chef labeled them. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from back grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F - Cold Holding); steak (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F,47F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at proper temperature this morning at 9 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Reach-in cooler across from back grill: pico 48F, egg 49. Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager stated parts have been ordered for unit. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to front office.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in coolers across from cook line, 47F,48F. Walk-in cooler, 47F.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to clean pans. Manager removed drink from shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of prep area reach-in cooler. Ice machine lid.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil in dry storage area. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine in wait station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of soda machine in bar area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from back office.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breader in dry storage area.
- 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. Dish machine next to front office, 0 ppm. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed six flies around soda machine in bar area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); rice (49F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from back grill: cheese (46F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in walk-in cooler: salmon (46F - Cold Holding); steak (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F,47F,48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at proper temperature this morning at 9 am. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign on board in corner of bar. Manager placed sign in hostess station in dining room. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored in office.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in coolers across from cook line. Bin of ice machine on right side in wait station. Mixer head of kitchen floor mixer.
- 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. No proof of training for employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Chef removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted at kitchen. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Observed utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at three compartment sink area. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items on floor at dry storage area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
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(1,849 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
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