Black Caviar Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Black Caviar Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Black Caviar Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Sunny Isles Beach restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed Employee began prepping drinks for customer after taking customer order and not first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to pitcher and other items stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna,, and sunny side eggs on breakfast menu. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed raw lamb stored uncovered and directly on racks in reach in cooler. Advised chef all food should be protected from potential contamination.
08B-12-5
43
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Observed various raw fish stored over various ready-to-eat foods in walk in freezer. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs being stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Advised that all foods are to be maintained at proper temperature.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed employee touching raw salmon to plate for customer then began preparing ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Advised Chef and he instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
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/
53A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathrooms.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, raw tuna, caviar, and poached eggs. However menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed poster to operator to print.
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw branzino bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food on floor in walk in freezer, cases of potato's on floor in kitchen area and buckets/containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter.
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
25
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed raw pork stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.
06-01-5
70
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bartender using hand washing sink as a dump sink and to rinse glasses.
31A-11-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon, sunny side up eggs, caviar and various raw meat but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and he printed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
86
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
58
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various pans of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of vegetables being stored on floor under prep shelf in dry storage area and various cases of foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler/freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach.
25-27-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Caviar Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Caviar Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Caviar Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Black Caviar Restaurant.
How does Black Caviar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Black Caviar Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Black Caviar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Black Caviar Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Black Caviar Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Black Caviar Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Caviar Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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