Original Sin Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Original Sin Tavern stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other North Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pots and pans.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove top with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer and flip top reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
67
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken out of its original packaging over ready to eat foods like mozzarella sticks and fries.
08A-05-6
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
74
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken dated 6/3/24 stored in the stand up reach in cooler. Observed chicken wings dated 7/19/24 and chorizo dated 6/24/24 stored in the flip top reach in cooler. Stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chicken dated 6/3/24 stored in the stand up reach in cooler. Observed chicken wings dated 7/19/24 and chorizo dated 6/24/24 stored in the flip top reach in cooler. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed popcorn machine with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Carlos hired 3 months ago with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a live cat in the dinning room walking around. Observed back door of the kitchen open and cat walking inside. **Admin Complaint**
35A-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the 3 compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach in cooler with gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. At the bar area. **Warning**
36-10-4
43
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: Employees named Lexi, Michael and Mari with no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
10 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Michael Danley with no manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with no hot water, ran water for 5 minutes.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sinks in the kitchen and bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-01-5
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed cat inside the establishment. Operator took cat out and closed the back door.
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 75F, after running water for about 5 minutes.
27-16-5
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. Emailed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in the kitchen, bar and both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled behind the hot water heater, and under 3 compartment sink.
36-10-4
32
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee restocked during inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap, sanitizer and rinse water at front counter, instructed employee on proper set up.
16-13-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
52
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Manager place on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Original Sin Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Original Sin Tavern on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Original Sin Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Original Sin Tavern.
How does Original Sin Tavern compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Original Sin Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Original Sin Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Sin Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Original Sin Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Original Sin Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Original Sin Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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