Fifi's on the Beach
6930-34 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332418
What drove the grade
Observed raw lamb and raw beef stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 high priority, 6 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (2 repeats)-34
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw lamb and raw beef stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Intermediate6
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in prep area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
Advised chef and he removed.
Fixed on the spot
Observed drain line from coffee machine draining into handwash sink in prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
Chef added.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made.
Plans on file does match current layout of establishment. Bar added, handwashing sinks relocated, dishwasher added, ice machine added. Last plans submitted and approved was on 2/18/12. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification for Carlos Garcia expired as of 9/24/26.
No other manager certification provided. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Repeat violation
Basic9
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Observed Working containers of dry rice and dry beans removed from original container not identified by common name.
Repeat violation
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in some reach in coolers.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler door and plastic container tops.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.