THE LICKING SOUTH BEACH

Name: THE LICKING SOUTH BEACH
Address: 754 - 758 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT, UNIT CU 3-4, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 83.3

754 - 758 WASHINGTON AVE UNIT, UNIT CU 3-4, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2332638

🍽️ American ℹ️

83.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · 1 finding · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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THE LICKING SOUTH BEACH in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 6 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on August 19, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on August 20, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit near restroom gap at bottom of the door.

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit near restroom gap at bottom of the door.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed at womens bathroom, trash receptacle with no lid.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler a plastic tray with no handle used to portion pasta sauce. Employee removed tray.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the floor next to prep sink at prep area.
[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 Krissy, valson, Toya with no proof training, all hired more than sixty days.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at warewashing area two live roaches crawling on the ground. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall next to prep sink at prep area. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk marinade (70F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Kiya with no proof of manager certification.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed MAC AND CHEESE (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.