Jaffa South Beach

1436 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jaffa South Beach has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Jaffa South Beach's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The owner brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed a baseboard tile missing by the glass door reach in cooler.

36-08-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at the case of water bottles on the floor. The owner put them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

29-34-4

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. Observed Mauaelis Garcia working and has not signed it. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food handler rinse off a spoon in the hand washing sink at the front counter.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The owner found the test kit during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

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 the following food handler has been working for more 60 days Mauaelis Garcia.

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermos with a straw on top of a cutting board at the front counter. The employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner hung the mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a mason jar full of sugar not labeled at the front counter.

02D-01-5

May 31, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the hood system.

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaffa South Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaffa South Beach on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Jaffa South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Jaffa South Beach most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Jaffa South Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jaffa South Beach have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jaffa South Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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