Taverna
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2023
17
Score
Inspectors have visited Taverna three times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 18, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Taverna's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 25 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 14 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Taverna on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee put spinach leaves on top of a cooked pizza.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish. The manager moved them items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. The following employees have been employed for more than 60 days; Samuel, Elder, Matias, Melvin, Edgar. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men and ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in the walk-in cooler and bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a glass not covered on a prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the ware washing area.p and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom used by food employees and customers not fitted with self closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler and on kitchen floor due to floor tiles in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located above kitchen warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over raw vegetables in up right freezer **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee using bare hands to handle breaded chicken. **Warning**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep reach in cooler next to grill area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar in menu not properly identified. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap dispenser available at time of inspection Employee provided soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors for mens and lady's bathroom do not self close. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense tomatoes in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes in front line ready for use not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry at fry station. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair net at fry station. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at rice station. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler not having ambient temperature thermometer. Upright refrigerators and freezers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of reach in coolers and walk in coolers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout werewashing area. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from walk in coolers all over floor inside and throughout dish washing area. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer water at reach in cooler. **Warning**
21-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled at grill station, **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taverna on file is from Jul 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taverna.
How does Taverna compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Taverna most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taverna have averaged around 25 violations per visit, up from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taverna 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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