DM AVO

Name: DM AVO
Address: 1834 BAY RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 80.3

1834 BAY RD, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2335072

80.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DM AVO in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.3 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 36 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 18 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 27, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook change tasks took off gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
[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.
[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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager turned on the water and melted the ice.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The dishwasher inverted the mop.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored in a box on the floor.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. The brought soap.
[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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several food handlers wearing watches.
[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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the oven.
[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.
[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.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap.
[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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose connected to the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. The owner had it removed.
[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.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner removed all the beverages.

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