Il Dante
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Il Dante has nine inspections in the public record. Il Dante was last inspected on Sep 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Il Dante on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over butter at reach in cooler at front counter.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (72F - Cold Holding) at front counter display, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior and no more than 4 hours. Advised manager to utilize time as a public health control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside HWS at kitchen. Observed coffee residue inside HWS at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment serving smoked salmon and fried eggs with no consumer advisory posted. Provided to manager and posted at dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by front counter station.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruits inside reach in freezer at kitchen not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on top of reach in cooler at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
33
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with trash can in front of it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
23-03-4
74
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed no 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 - 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. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed Jennifer hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. Juan is no longer employed by establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed no 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 - 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. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
74
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at front counter with a sanitizing temperature of 117F. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Veronica not having proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed Jennifer and Juan hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with red bucket inside. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer used for ice cream. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at light near bathroom. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach-in interior soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing bagel. **Warning**
13-07-4
37
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over silk milk and box of dessert at reach-in unit near entrance to front counter. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed empanadas (66F - Cold Holding) of ham and cheese and spinach at front counter. As per staff, 5 hours. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (66F - Cold Holding) of ham and cheese and spinach at front counter. As per staff, 5 hours. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand washing sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service cups stored on floor at kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not stored inverted at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic Gatorade bottles at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in glass holding unit at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of chest reach-in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
23
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed racks rusted at storage area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in next to front counter,
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair net. Manager had her put on a cap **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled at back of the house next to three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water at kitchen area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Dante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Dante on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Dante?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Il Dante.
How does Il Dante compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Il Dante most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Il Dante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Il Dante have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Il Dante 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 Il Dante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Dante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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