Setai South Beach

2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Setai South Beach appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average is 69, putting Setai South Beach squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of the big dish machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed next to the ware washing room. **Repeat Violation**

24-06-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler with only vegetables gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles in the walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles cracked throughout the kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing room.

36-27-5

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler at the front counter and several other locations gaskets torn. Observed a drawer reach in cooler where the drawers come out and fall down.

14-11-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage tiles on the door frame to the triple sink. And by the butcher station.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed a fan on the wall soiled in the triple sink area.

23-03-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and remove the clean dishes from the dish machine without washing his hands. **Repeat Violation**

12A-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the buffet line. The chef put it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the dish machine.

36-27-5

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the walk-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the warehouse washing area.

38-01-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler container with raw chicken stored above container with raw salmon inside walk in cooler. Chef stored raw chicken in bottom shelf under raw fish

08A-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Repeat Violation**

16-48-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Setai South Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Setai South Beach on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Setai South Beach?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Setai South Beach.

How does Setai South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Setai South Beach most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Setai South Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Setai South Beach have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Setai South Beach 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 Setai South Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Setai South Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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