The Daydrift
2216 Park Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333846
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 Oct 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic-31
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef on top yogurt and sauces inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee touch tablet and started to cook food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing during inspection. Employee washed hands properly before cooking .
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
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/. Observed food preparation area added across from front entrance with 3cs, hand sink, reach in cooler, 2 induction burner and fryer.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
Observed no person in charge present at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Brandon and Austin lacking food handlers certification hired over 60 days.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic containers with sugar and flour behind stored on the floor behind main bar. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed in use wet towel on top preparation front counter. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed top of cooking equipment soiled with grease at kitchen area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed in use cooking utensils inside container behind front counter. Employee removed standing water during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink kitchen area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled grease residue under cooking equipment at main kitchen.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryer, and inductions burner being used behind front counter.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.