Tasty Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
The Tasty Beach Cafe, located at 4041 Royal Palm Ave in Miami Beach, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor violations, including issues with floor cleanliness, damaged food storage containers, and food stored directly on the floor. Across 11 scored inspections, the establishment has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server picking up dirty plates and then, plating food without handwashing in between. Server washed hands immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veggie bacon (68F - Cold Holding) set on the side of the cook line,left at ambient temperature for about 2 hours. Chef placed the veggie bacon inside ice bath immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pizza dough inside carry out market plastic bag. Employee replaced the bag for ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the hand sink on the 3rd floor. Employee restocked it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris underneath shelving on second and third floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container used to store peppers . Also broken plastic lid used to cover the pooled eggs .
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes on cardboard box on the floor inside the kitchen .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located on the 3rd floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water 79 F by the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
41
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 eggs with broken shells stored inside the refrigerator. Eggs were discarded .
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed his hands inside the 3 compartment sink because no soap at the hand sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 tile missing on 3rd floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Door in poor repair. Observed at the employee bathroom door. **Repeat Violation**
36-60-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape to repair freezer door.
14-71-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer located at the coffee station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed freezer on 3rd floor exposed to insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All the wall that goes from second floor to third floor.
36-27-5
47
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink station located on 3rd floor. Manager restocked it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile at the prep area located on 3rd floor.
36-36-4
Basic - Door in poor repair. Observed employee door with a hole.
36-60-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage next to food containers in the kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with old residue on.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed excessive accumulation of old ice cream residue inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open butter block no wrapped to be protected inside reach in cooler in the kitchen . Employee wrapped them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons with food contact surface up at the front counter. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
64
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling never sealed after the installation of the hood system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers handling dirty dishes and then, serving food without hand washing in between.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (53 F - Cold Holding) on the top of other food containers in the cooler. As per employee for approximately for 1 hr. Employee placed the cheese container directly in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Missing food handlers for employees hired for more than 2 months: Patric Gibbs, Jackson Politesse, Jimmy Munguia,.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked potatoes left at ambient temperature to cool down , cooked potatoes were at 110 F . Employee placed the cooked potatoes inside the reach in cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty Can opener and cutting board. Manager sent them to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on the ceiling never sealed after the installation of the hood system.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind the equipments second and third floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic cracked lids used to cover food containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer located on the second floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives in between back of the cooler and table in the kitchen . Employee moved and washed them . **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of reach in freezers located on the third floor.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers. And freezers with accumulation of debris ( second floor).
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of debris on the wall third floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
27
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler used for vegetables on the second floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs above guacamole inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee changed the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Observed some missing reporting agreement for some employees. Manager provided them with the form and employees signed them. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed missing inspection report for ice machine water filter .
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Cooler used for vegetables on the second floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of bread on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid used to cover liquid eggs and cracked container used for egg whites. Also observed multiples empty food containers in the same condition. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 knives stored in sanitizer in between uses. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-65-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor. Employee moved them to the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs left at room above 45 F for approximately 2 hrs. Manager moved the eggs to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile at the second floor prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment gasket in poor repair. Observed cooler gasket is torn. Cooler used for vegetables located at second floor.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between prep table and reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee sent all of them to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris inside reach in cooler used for cheese/ sour cream/ hummus/vainilla yogurt located on second floor prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-65-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown and regular sugar not identify stored in plastic containers
02D-01-5
58
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
95
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