THE DAYDRIFT

Name: THE DAYDRIFT
Address: 2216 PARK AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 0

2216 PARK AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2333846

0 Grade F / 100

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October 27, 2026 · 16 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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THE DAYDRIFT in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 97 total violations — 7 critical, 40 major, 50 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
[24-08-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with sugar and flour behind stored on the floor behind main bar. Employee removed and stored properly.
[12A-29-4] 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 .
[51-16-7] 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.
[45-04-4] 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.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed no person in charge present at time of inspection.
[21-12-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of cooking equipment soiled with grease at kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled grease residue under cooking equipment at main kitchen.
[53A-07-6] 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/
[53B-02-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Brandon and Austin lacking food handlers certification hired over 60 days.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
[08B-43-4] Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen.
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
[51-16-7] 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 the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
[51-16-7] 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 the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the salad cooler gasket torn.
[08B-43-4] Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed food in a freezer and two ice machines in a room with the door wide open outside of the kitchen.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven closest to the walk in cooler. The cook removed them.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two ice machines in a storage room with the door wide open outside the kitchen.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine sanitizer and is at 0.00 ppms. The chef set up the triple sink sanitizer quaternary at 200 poms.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauce in the reach in cooler. The cook moved the fish to the bottom shelf.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
[51-16-7] 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 the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. There is no hand sink and you have to go outside to access the room.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed one tile missing at the front door.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A cook removed them.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touched dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing his hands.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not dated.
[11-27-4] 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. Form provided via email.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a room outside the kitchen with two ice machines and an upright freezer with no hand washing sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan with food particles and a spoon in the hand washing sink. The chef removed it.
[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 strips.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed big eyed tuna tartare, south beach snapper, Ossetian Cavier service, cape Romano island oysters and Wagyu Beef Carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager all of those items are served raw. The cook put an asterisk next to each item on the menus.
[51-16-7] 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 the existing trash room has been converted into a storage room containing two ice machines and a freezer. The is no hand sink and it is out side the kitchen.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided via email.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided by the inspector and displayed.