Finnegans Way
1344 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327941
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 9 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
- First visitAug 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at warewashing area not sanitizing.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm), employee diluted solution with a final reading off 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Leo with expired manager certification.
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water at reach in cooler next to table slicer at kitchen area.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.