Roni's by the Ocean
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2024
22
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Feb 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Public records show no inspections at Roni's by the Ocean since Feb 12, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Roni's by the Ocean trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52 F - Cold Holding), cheese (45 F - Cold Holding);. At single door preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee was made previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52 F - Cold Holding), cheese (45 F - Cold Holding);. As per employee was made previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed diced soiled with old food debris near grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan lid and diced stored inside of hand wash sink near grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks near grill in kitchen and bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks near grill in kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Observed gaskets soiled with old food debris in reach in coolers in kitchen. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed mixing bowls not inverted in kitchen near hand wash sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bins in kitchen and bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine dish machine rinsing after sanitizer cycle. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in disrepair at kitchen area and juice bar area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of Tahini stored on floor in kitchen near prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in kitchen and in juice bar. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on stove handle above grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
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Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by cut potatoes equipment, one located at the back of the chicken next to reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed a hand wash sink blocked by cut potatoes equipment, one located at the back of the chicken next to reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on stove door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed in use tongs stored on stove door. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roni's by the Ocean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roni's by the Ocean on file is from Feb 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roni's by the Ocean?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roni's by the Ocean.
How does Roni's by the Ocean compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Roni's by the Ocean most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Roni's by the Ocean's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Roni's by the Ocean have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Roni's by the Ocean 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.
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