Locura Marina
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Locura Marina, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Locura Marina's latest score of 47 falls below the Miami Beach average of 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed containers of raw fish stored over box of unwashed oranges in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over bag of onions on speed rack in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over bowl of cut onions in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish completely thawed in walk in cooler still in original packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish completely thawed in walk in cooler still in original packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in kitchen handle raw marinated steak, wiped gloves with towel and continue to engage in food preparation. Employee was coached on proper glove change procedure.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling lights at cook line soiled with dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler showing rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe cases of raw fish stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed speed rack in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw chicken stored over containers of RTE sauces inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used to stored produce inside of walk in cooler. Employees removed produce from nonfood-grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. License was paid for during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over bags of onions on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Observed container of raw fish stored over case of oranges on shelf inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed establishment does not have written plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Form was provided via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired on 06/21/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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 no food employee reporting agreements. Form was provided via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in kitchen showing water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents above cook line soiled with accumulation of dust and black mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packs of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Employee removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of squid stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Observed cases of plastic jugs of oil stored on floor inside of dry storage area. Employees placed items off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form was provided via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
25
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. Info was sent by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty can opener with accumulation of some debris . Employee washed , rinsed and sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed some dirty cups inside the hand sink located at the front.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multi cleaner spray bottle no identified by a common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink next to prep table in the kitchen. Employee moved it . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restrain. Employee put on the hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish case on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty hood filters .
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving food with an expired license. Owner paid the license when I was conducting the inspection. Confirmation number 236041616 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.Observed employee washing his hands with no soap. Employee washed his hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing chart to compare chlorine sanitizer concentration.
16-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish already thawed inside the sealed bags . Employee cut all the bags . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaged in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel used under cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing cover for light located on kitchen ceiling by the walk in cooler .
38-07-4
43
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the front used to hold fruit bags. Employee moved them . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between the coolers behind the service window. Knife was sent to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice inside the warmer. Employee corrected the scoop position inside the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under cutting board in the kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the front handwashing station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Locura Marina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Locura Marina on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Locura Marina?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Locura Marina.
How does Locura Marina compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Locura Marina most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Locura Marina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Locura Marina have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Locura Marina 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 Locura Marina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Locura Marina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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