Finnegans Way
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Finnegans Way, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Finnegans Way's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with last day served.
01C-03-4
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
58
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 some employees training by Responsible Vendors expired on 2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container stored by back exit door not stored 6 inches off ground.
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken not covered inside walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over sliced potatoes in the walk-in cooler. The chef put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed the last two oyster tags not dated. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed the license and displayed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven the manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee or drank then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Observed a cook with gloves on drank from a water bottle and began to cut a cucumber. The manager stopped him and had him wash his hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container with tomato sauce. The manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
61
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over roast beef in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the steaks to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar. The bar tender cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw ch stored on top of a container with carrots and cauliflower, inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken container on bottom shelf under vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. Employee cleaned slicer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser at ware washing area no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle and stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Finnegans Way last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Finnegans Way on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Finnegans Way?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Finnegans Way.
How does Finnegans Way compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Finnegans Way most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Finnegans Way's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finnegans Way have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Finnegans Way means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Finnegans Way inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Finnegans Way is inspected around two times per year on average.
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