Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne
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6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149OpenSeas Cafe South in Key Biscayne has been inspected 10 times since March 2022, with 55 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 5.5 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations were cited in 5 of 10 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in 4 inspections. Chemical storage violations were documented in 6 inspections. The facility also accumulated recurring citations for consumer advisory failures, employee health policy violations, and proper cooking temperature issues. A Warning was issued on December 7, 2023 following an inspection that found 9 violations. The most recent inspection on January 31, 2025 documented 3 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne last inspected?
- Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne had?
- Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne find?
- Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on May 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
- No, Openseas Cafe South in Key Biscayne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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