Beachside Cafe
685 Ocean Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336908
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw burger over cooked salmon and cooked shrimp. Opera removed.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Person in charge removed
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler across cooking line.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled at the back of the three compartment sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.