CASPIA RESTAURANT AND BAR

Name: CASPIA RESTAURANT AND BAR
Address: 18250 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 33160, US
Rating: 75.1

18250 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160

License #2325609

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

75.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

March 24, 2026 · 24 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CASPIA RESTAURANT AND BAR in SUNNY ISLES BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.1 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 March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 4 critical, 20 major, 37 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized metal pans stored on floor under shelf in kitchen area.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[02D-01-5] Observed Working containers of flour, panko, and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
[08B-38-4] Observed cases of water stored on floor in walk in cooler, cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area, and cases of sodas stored on floor in bar area.
[08B-12-5] Observed raw beef and raw chicken Stored uncovered or protected in reach in cooler. All were in direct contact with shelf. Advised that all foods should be covered to protect from potential cross contamination.
[35B-12-4] Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Advised that walls must remain closed until an approved mechanism is installed. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
[08B-56-4] Observed milk, creamer and liquor stored in ice used for drinks. Advised manager and he discarded. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Observed raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in bar area covered by wood counter. Advised that hand washing sink must be accessible.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[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.
[51-16-7] Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Advised that walls must remain closed until an approved mechanism is installed. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[31A-11-4] Observed employee rinsing wiping cloths in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Advised that Handwash sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
[02B-01-5] Observed establishment offering raw salmon and raw tuna on menu. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed form to operator to post.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[35B-12-4] Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. According to owner walls remain closed and do not open. Walls were closed at time of inspection. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[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/
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[51-16-7] Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. According to owner walls remain closed and do not open. Walls were closed at time of inspection. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[31A-09-4] Observed hand washing sink in bar area covered by wood countertop . Advised person that countertop must be removed so that hand washing sink remains accessible to provide for hand washing.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized metal pans stored on floor under shelf in kitchen area.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[02D-01-5] Observed Working containers of flour, panko, and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
[08B-38-4] Observed cases of water stored on floor in walk in cooler, cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area, and cases of sodas stored on floor in bar area.
[08B-12-5] Observed raw beef and raw chicken Stored uncovered or protected in reach in cooler. All were in direct contact with shelf. Advised that all foods should be covered to protect from potential cross contamination.
[35B-12-4] Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Advised that walls must remain closed until an approved mechanism is installed. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
[08B-56-4] Observed milk, creamer and liquor stored in ice used for drinks. Advised manager and he discarded. See stop sale.
[08A-05-6] Observed raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in bar area covered by wood counter. Advised that hand washing sink must be accessible.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[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.
[51-16-7] Observed dining room w/ bar area with accordion walls that open to the outside. Plans submitted by previous owner does not show accordion walls. No mechanism in place to effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Advised that walls must remain closed until an approved mechanism is installed. Advised manager that establishment 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/.
[31A-11-4] Observed employee rinsing wiping cloths in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Advised that Handwash sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
[02B-01-5] Observed establishment offering raw salmon and raw tuna on menu. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed form to operator to post.