THE DAYDRIFT

With 3 inspections documented, THE DAYDRIFT maintains a 1.0/5 food safety rating in MIAMI BEACH. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2216 Park Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938654

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing at the front door. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A cook removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing his hands. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated. Warning
  • 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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with food particles and a spoon in the hand washing sink. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test strips. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed big eyed tuna tartare, south beach snapper, Ossetian Cavier service, cape Romano island oysters and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager all of those items are served raw. The cook put an asterisk next to each item on the menus. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. The is no hand sink and it is out side the kitchen. Warning
  • 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
  • 02A-01-5: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 by the inspector and displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's and ladies restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed the server come from outside and prepared a coffee without washing her hands.
  • 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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand wash sink at the bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

Inspection Date: 9/26/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two tiles missing in the ware washing area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's and ladies restrooms.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a black shelf in the walk-in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the hand sink.
  • 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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen, bars, and restrooms.
  • 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**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen, bars, and restrooms.