The Licking South Beach
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited The Licking South Beach 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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.
12A-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at bar area.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (100F - Hot Holding) at hot box, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (54F - Cold Holding ) inside WIC, manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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. Provided to manager via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice inside WIC with no dated marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler.
23-03-4
41
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Employee placed more ice around the container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with bearing label at temperature of 42F. Operator discarded items.
01B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 salmon in reduced oxygen packaging with bearing label at temperature of 42F. Operator discarded items. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole establishment.
36-22-4
61
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket hanging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket hanging. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles leaving large gaps with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles leaving large gaps with standing water. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the four large plastic containers with flour and other ingredients soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the four large plastic containers with flour and other ingredients soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large plastic containers with different ingredients not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large plastic containers with different ingredients not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green leafy vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the greens in the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the CFM Jaida Almarales certificate expired on 10-05-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager put towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's restroom. The cashier put soap in the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 salmon fillets with an internal temperature of 35°F. still in the vacuum. The manager opened the vacuum bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a container with a spoon on the preparation table by the steam table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket hanging. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles leaving large gaps with standing water. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the four large plastic containers with flour and other ingredients soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket. The manager put it inverted over the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large plastic containers with different ingredients not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at preparation sink with rag and scrubbing pad inside. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yellow rice with no date marking. As per chef, made day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at unit near plates rack at kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sugar container top soiled with sugar residue next to three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour with no common name at three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at warewashing area and ceiling tiles soiled over steam table.
36-34-5
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen are. **Warning**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at cook line near kitchen hood. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour with no common name at three compartment sink area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls w/ no handles uncooked rice container located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens (115F - Hot Holding); yams (119F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen hot holding units, less than 4 hours. Observed sautéed green/red peppers (112F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to reheat food items to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Due to missing hot water faucet handle at men's restroom, unable to turn on hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw snapper not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of liquid butter and water not labeled, stored above kitchen cookline. Observed food storage container of flour not labeled, located across from three compartment sink at kitchen are. Employee labeled all food storage containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor next to handwash sink. Chef removed sanitizer bucket from kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water faucet handle at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by food employees and customers, unable to turn on hot water. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at exit door, at hallway area, leading to restrooms. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed scooping utensil, missing a handle, stored in flour container. Employee discarded scooping utensil from food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. Employee cleaned interior, white plastic barrier and lid of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of ice buckets not kept inverted, located on top of kitchen ice machine. Employee inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2021 displayed next to front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Licking South Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Licking South Beach on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Licking South Beach?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Licking South Beach.
How does The Licking South Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Licking South Beach most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Licking South Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Licking South Beach have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Licking 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 The Licking South Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Licking South Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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