Overtown Optimist Club
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Overtown Optimist Club nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the main entrance to the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
90
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the window. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ware wash area.
36-27-5
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water floor drain by the service window.
29-20-5
95
Oct 22, 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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizer inside bucket.
21-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen stove, grill area.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen make line shelves.
23-03-4
52
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
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. 4 employees working with no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: No proof of any employee training Employees on duty on 5-28-24 Natasha Wong, Sherman beck no proof of any training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee Touching Dirty coolers with gloves on then cooked food Without putting new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
45
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Overtown Optimist Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Overtown Optimist Club on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Overtown Optimist Club?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Overtown Optimist Club.
How does Overtown Optimist Club compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Overtown Optimist Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Overtown Optimist Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Overtown Optimist Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Overtown Optimist Club 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 Overtown Optimist Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Overtown Optimist Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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