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Licensee
Name: SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL License Number: SEA2327653
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 1049 WASHINGTON AVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 09/23/2025 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
14-01-5    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.
36-06-4    Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
10-07-4    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
51-13-4    Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
23-03-4    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
12A-07-5    High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Repeat Violation**
22-12-5    High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) double pan at RIC at front counter, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior.
03B-01-6    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (77F - Hot Holding) at storage area hot holding, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
29-42-4    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
11-27-4    Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to employee via email.
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tong inside HWS at storage area.
16-37-1    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-05-6    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-14-5    Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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