Wet Willie's

760 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 331396273
Other
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wet Willie's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine not washing/rinsing”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Beach restaurant scores 69. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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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 dishwasher with chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm not sanitizing properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at drying shelf next warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area across from fryers spiked with food debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from fryers at kitchen area.
29-49-6
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
36-27-5
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled by cook line.
36-34-5
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. At the time of inspection observed dishwasher not sanitizing properly. Operator will continue using 3 compartment sink.
16-55-4
90
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle over mix drinks. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the first floor bar. The manager secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buckets stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of straws on the floor at the upstairs bar.
25-05-4
74
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 beef over ready to eat chicken in the upfreezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in coolers.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On upright freezer by dish washing area.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At reach in cooler Manager removed towel and placed in sanitizer water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wet Willie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wet Willie's on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wet Willie's?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine not washing/rinsing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wet Willie's.

How does Wet Willie's compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Wet Willie's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Wet Willie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wet Willie's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wet Willie's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wet Willie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wet Willie's is inspected around two times per year on average.