Chef Osman Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
Chef Osman Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Chef Osman Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cooks gloves were soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils in the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the glass door cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in a bucket.
06-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the front counter.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
52
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes in the sink at the front counter. The manager removed everything.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The owner brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The owner brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer at the kitchen entrance gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs on the oven handle. The cook removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
58
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the waitress fib hands for approximately 3 seconds. **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan filled with water in the sink at the front counter. The waitress removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Diana and Claudia both have expired food handlers certificates. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the beverage cooler at the front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance gaskets are torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor underneath the front counter and a plastic container of cooking oil next to the fryer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the back door. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
43
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
23
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink and the bar. The cook brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the back of the restaurant.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage closet.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood filter system.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
33
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over limes in the upright cooler by the back door.
08A-04-5
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. Poster provided via email the owner printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. The manger printed the form and the employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the bar entrance. The cook labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor next to the fryer and dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the green cutting board at the cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in Parmesan cheese at the cook line.
14-01-5
22
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose hooked below three compartment sink without a vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed hose hooked below three compartment sink without a vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and ready to eat soup in upright freeer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and ready to eat soup in upright freeer **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Wrong chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed racks used for storage of pots and pans rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed racks used for storage of pots and pans rusted. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at exit door in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed an air gap at exit door in back of kitchen **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled at back kitchen, and rubber gaskets on upright coolers in back of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed hoods soiled at back kitchen, and rubber gaskets on upright coolers in back of kitchen **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed storage area stored on racks of non treated wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed storage area stored on racks of non treated wood. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed products stored ready to use with no labels in upright coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Observed products stored ready to use with no labels in upright coolers. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Osman Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Osman Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Osman Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chef Osman Restaurant.
How does Chef Osman Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Chef Osman Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Chef Osman Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chef Osman Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chef Osman 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 Chef Osman Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Osman Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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