Ocean Deli Market
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
41
Score
Ocean Deli Market appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board covering a hand washing sink at the front counter. Observed a box with a roll of plastic wrap on the hand washing sink at cook area. The cooks removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with soap and a towel in the sink being used to clean coffee machine equipment. The cooks removed removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on a cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cook drinking from an open cup over a cutting board.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several containers with different food products on the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop on the floor in the AC closet.
42-01-4
41
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over wine in the glass door reach in cooler. The cook moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container on top of the hand sink by the walk in cooler. I cook removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice. The cook inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the glass door reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers containing beef on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
45
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the triple sink chlorine at 400 ppms. The cook added more water and it is at 200 ppms.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at room temperature in a plastic container. The cook poured out the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the sink next to the walk-in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in glass door reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guava and cheese pastry (64F - Hot Holding) located at front counter, food service area, less than 4 hours. Advised to keep pastry food items maintained at 135F and above, to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed non seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2022. Observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation/ assembling of sandwiches, while serving several customers. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Hot water lacking at all fixtures that require the use of hot water throughout food service establishment. Observed hot water at 77F, after running water for approximately 6 minutes, located at handwash sinks and three compartment sinks throughout kitchen area. There was a recent gas leak in the area, surrounding restaurant establishment, gas line is in the process of being repaired by city officials. **Warning**
27-17-4
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and stained, stored at kitchen prep counter. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to dry storage area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed nonfood-grade brush used at coffee machine, to clean away coffee debris. **Warning**
14-13-4
47
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Deli Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Deli Market on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Deli Market?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean Deli Market.
How does Ocean Deli Market compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Ocean Deli Market most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Ocean Deli Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Deli Market have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ocean Deli Market 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 Ocean Deli Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Deli Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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