DM AVO

Name: DM AVO
Address: 1834 BAY RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 84.3

1834 BAY RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2335072

84.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DM AVO in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 17 minor.

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[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. OB the ice scoops on top of the ice machine. The manager put them on a clean tray.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting soiled.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk in cooler. The manager brought towels.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mop.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid the license during the inspection.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several coffee cups on top of preparation tables. The cook removed them.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kit.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); tuna (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per the cook the items were put on line approximately one hour ago.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water with a temperature of 80°F.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kits.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored in a box on the floor.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The dishwasher inverted the mop.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line. The owner had the bottles labeled.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the oven.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several food handlers wearing watches.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner removed all the beverages.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb in a plastic container in water defrosting. The cook turned on the cold water.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and by the walk in cooler. The owner brought paper towels.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner removed all the beverages.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several food handlers finish a task remove their gloves and put on new gloves and begin new tasks without washing their hands.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Ana, Edgar, and Jose.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

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