South Beach · Ocean Drive · Miami-Dade

Osteria del Mar

720 OCEAN DR MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 · License 2321921

Two live rodents in the kitchen. Ordered closed by the state, 8/13/2026.

Current standing

Met standards

Latest state inspection: Oct 14, 2026
Result, as written: “Met Inspection Standards During This Visit”

The most recent visit on record met inspection standards.

Record last checked 2026-11-03 23:14 UTC. Not a grade. One inspection is a snapshot of one day. Verify on DBPR ↗

Top findings on record

Inspector's words

Live rodent present. Observed at warewashing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling On the floor at cook line. Warning
Aug 13, 2026High Priority
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Warning
Aug 13, 2026High Priority
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.
Oct 27, 2025High Priority

Inspections

Closure orders

High-priority*

Mar 2025

On file since

Inspection timeline

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Mar 25, 2025Oct 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026 · Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

Striped = follow-up visits that re-list earlier findings.

* Counted at the visit where each was first written up.

Visit 1 of 7 · newest first

Oct 14, 2026

Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high2 int.4 basic

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table, soiled with food debris, employee placed can opener in dishwasher to clean Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at server area. Employee replaced and refilled soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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 (Chlorine 0ppm) and not sanitizing properly. During inspection, the operator was able to change out empty sanitizer basket with a new one with the final reading of 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

+ 3 more

Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fry oil stored on the floor across from walk in cooler. Employee stored all cases of fry oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Aug 14, 2026

Routine · follow-up

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high0 int.1 basic

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from walk-in freezer at kitchen area? Warning
Follow-up 2026-08-14: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2026

Routine

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high1 int.2 basic

Live rodent present. Observed at warewashing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling On the floor at cook line. Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. Warning

+ 2 more

Reach-in cooler /Walk- cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from walk in soiled with mold like substance. Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from walk-in freezer at kitchen area? Warning

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

2 high2 int.6 basic

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at RIC cook line.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Repeat

+ 7 more

Ceiling tile missing. Observed by WIC.Repeat
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by WIC.Repeat
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed condiments stored next to HWS at cook line.Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.Repeat

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

4 high3 int.7 basic

Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.

+ 11 more

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by WIC.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Repeat
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by WIC.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Repeat
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed condiments stored next to HWS at cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quat sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager discarded water. Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine · follow-up

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high0 int.5 basic

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook line.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended

+ 2 more

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Follow-up Inspection Required

0 high3 int.8 basic

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Alexander Velasquez with no food manager certificate.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and steak for breakfast not linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

+ 8 more

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.

Inspections

Closure orders

High-priority*

Mar 2025

On file since

Every inspection on file

Oct 14, 2026 · Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

Met Follow-up Closed

Mar 25, 2025Oct 14, 2026

Striped bars are follow-up visits that re-list earlier findings. Tap a bar to jump to that visit.

* Counted at the visit where each was first written up.

Top findings on record

Inspector's words

Live rodent present. Observed at warewashing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling On the floor at cook line. Warning
Aug 13, 2026High Priority
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Warning
Aug 13, 2026High Priority
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.
Oct 27, 2025High Priority

Every visit

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Oct 14, 2026Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high2 int.4 basic

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table, soiled with food debris, employee placed can opener in dishwasher to clean Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at server area. Employee replaced and refilled soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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 (Chlorine 0ppm) and not sanitizing properly. During inspection, the operator was able to change out empty sanitizer basket with a new one with the final reading of 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

+ 3 more

Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fry oil stored on the floor across from walk in cooler. Employee stored all cases of fry oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Aug 14, 2026Routine · follow-up

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high0 int.1 basic

Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from walk-in freezer at kitchen area? Warning
Follow-up 2026-08-14: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2026Routine

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high1 int.2 basic

Live rodent present. Observed at warewashing area live rodent crawling on the floor under dishwasher and another crawling On the floor at cook line. Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a container of marinara sauce at walk in cooler. Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. Warning

+ 2 more

Reach-in cooler /Walk- cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler and reach in cooler across from walk in soiled with mold like substance. Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from walk-in freezer at kitchen area? Warning

Feb 24, 2026Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

2 high2 int.6 basic

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at RIC cook line.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.Repeat

+ 7 more

Ceiling tile missing. Observed by WIC.Repeat
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by WIC.Repeat
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed condiments stored next to HWS at cook line.Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.Repeat

Oct 27, 2025Routine

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

4 high3 int.7 basic

Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for approximately 2 hours prior.

+ 11 more

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by WIC.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Repeat
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor by WIC.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Repeat
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed condiments stored next to HWS at cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quat sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager discarded water. Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside WIC with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.

Jun 12, 2025Routine · follow-up

Met Inspection Standards During This Visit

0 high0 int.5 basic

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook line.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended

+ 2 more

No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
Follow-up 2025-06-12: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2025Routine

Follow-up Inspection Required

0 high3 int.8 basic

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Alexander Velasquez with no food manager certificate.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and steak for breakfast not linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

+ 8 more

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.

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