Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
826 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has been inspected 18 times since November 2022, accumulating 116 violations—an average of 6.4 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the record, including employee health policy violations in at least 5 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility incurred one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented in 2018 (portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone). The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 23, 2025 identified 18 violations and was completed with no further action; a prior routine inspection on January 14, 2025 resulted in call-back compliance after 5 violations were cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015019070 | $400.00 | Apr 28, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach had?
- Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach find?
- Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 23, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach been fined?
- Pelican Cafe & Restaurant in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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.
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