Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach
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444 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed three times, including for roach activity on August 28, 2025 and July 24, 2024, and for flies on October 5, 2018. Across 35 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 330 violations, averaging 9.4 per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations and toxic substance control violations appeared repeatedly across inspections, including in five of the last eight inspections. Chemical storage and food contact surface violations were also recurring findings. The facility has faced four disciplinary actions totaling $1,760 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2025 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, following two separate inspections in August 2025 — one that recommended an emergency order for roach activity and one with an extended callback timeline. The prior inspection on June 4, 2025 resulted in an admin complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: August 28, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (3)
Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025064314 | $800.00 | Aug 28, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2024042368 | $400.00 | Jul 24, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018052987 | $400.00 | Oct 5, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015031361 | $160.00 | Jun 30, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 5 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 9 inspections71 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 31, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach was last shut down on August 28, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach had?
- Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach find?
- Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on October 31, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,760.00 in fines.
- How much has Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach been fined?
- Ocean 5 Cafe in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $1,760.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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