Ocean Bistro
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
82
Score
Ocean Bistro appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Ocean Bistro is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs and Pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler at cook line. As per chef for less than 4 hours prior, employee placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream container un covered inside walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over cheese inside reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice no date marked inside walk in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. Operator placed date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the bar tender put on gloves and began to cut fruit.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 4 packs of tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum.
01B-13-4
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 - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. The chef printed it and posted it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust in the ceiling by the second entrance to the kitchen.
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 4 packs of tuna filets with an internal temperature of 41°F. still in the vacuum.
06-09-1
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
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May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sign missing at handsink by dishwasher area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi-mahi and 1 bag of snapper thawed in bags at cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per chef, less than 1 hour. Chef will increase heat lamp temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 agreements, they started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta container dated 12.22.23. As per chef, pasta made today. Chef asked staff to properly label container. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled near walk-in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed microwave and reach-in cooler flip top missing at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at both reach-in cooler and reach-freezer soiled at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dishmachine.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not identified by common name at kitchen area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.
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 6 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi-mahi and 1 bag of snapper thawed at cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff cooking while wearing watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. Employee rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 raw tuna at walk in cooler stored inside reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm on dish machine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed panko container no labeled, cook labeled food container with name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used for sugar. Cook discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 100 F on top of stove. Cook turn burner on stove on to heat up utensils water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Observed at women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler. Cook replaced light bulb. **Corrected On-Site**
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen by toasters. Employee cleaned wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Bistro on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “oyster tags not marked with last date served” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocean Bistro.
How does Ocean Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Ocean Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Ocean Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean Bistro 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 Ocean Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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