Mess Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Mess Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Mess Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee fixed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical products inside spray bottles without labels underneath counter inside bar. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at Silan bar.
31B-04-4
78
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted in the warewashing area. Manger inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
95
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lemons and limes stored in nonfood grade bag inside the reach in cooler of the bar.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed roast beef carpaccio, carpaccio cipriani, tuna tartare.
02B-01-5
Basic - Faucet handle in disrepair, could not turn the on water. Maintenance was able to fix at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up on walk in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on salt container. Manger labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container being used a scoop inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles in fry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted in the warewashing area. Manger inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Executive chef printed the info.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Missing date marking for penne pasta inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the barn
31B-04-4
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above mayonnaise container. Inside walk in cooler. Chef reorganized the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
11-07-5
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. Info was provided .
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some old food residue on slicer . Employee cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour .
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not observed . Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwssh sign at the hand sink stations.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, seasoning in plastic containers without labels.
02D-01-5
74
Mar 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans don't match the layout of the restaurant. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mess Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mess Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mess Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mess Restaurant.
How does Mess Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Mess Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Mess Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mess Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mess Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mess Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mess Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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