Forte dei Marmi Remodel Cleaning: Luxury Restaurant on Ocean Drive

When Forte dei Marmi, a luxury Italian restaurant at 150 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, completed a full remodel of their dining space, The Prime Cleaner handled the post-renovation cleaning. Our team of four spent four days removing heavy dust accumulation from every surface, cleaning to the standard that a luxury dining establishment on one of Miami’s most iconic streets demands. Restaurant remodel cleaning goes beyond residential post-construction work because the space needs to be not just clean but food-service ready and guest-facing perfect.

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What Restaurant Remodel Cleaning Looks Like

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A full restaurant remodel generates the same construction dust as any renovation, but the consequences of incomplete cleaning are fundamentally different. In your home, residual dust is annoying. In a restaurant, it’s a health code issue, a customer experience problem, and potentially a liability.

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At Forte dei Marmi, the remodel affected the entire dining area. New surfaces, fixtures, and finishes meant construction dust had settled everywhere, and in a restaurant, everywhere includes the dining room, bar area, host station, restrooms, and all front-of-house areas that guests interact with. The dust had accumulated over weeks of renovation work, building layer upon layer until it wasn’t just sitting on surfaces but embedded in the ventilation system, between booth cushions, in decorative crevices, and on every piece of dining furniture.

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Four Days of Systematic Restoration

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Our team worked through the restaurant systematically over four days using our standard top-to-bottom methodology adapted for a commercial dining environment.

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Day one focused on heavy debris removal and initial dust clearance. Loose construction materials, protective coverings, and bulk debris were cleared first. Then we began the initial dust pass with HEPA vacuums, working from ceiling fixtures down to floor level. In a restaurant, ceiling work is critical because light fixtures and decorative elements hang directly above where guests eat.

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Days two and three were detail work. Every dining surface was cleaned and sanitized. The bar area with its glass surfaces, countertops, and shelving required meticulous attention. Restrooms were cleaned beyond even the restaurant’s usual maintenance standard. Window cleaning, interior and exterior, ensured Ocean Drive views were crystal clear.

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Day four was the final polish. Every surface got a final wipe. Floors received their final treatment. The space needed to look like construction had never happened, ready for the first guests to walk in and experience something consistent with the Forte dei Marmi standard.

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Why Restaurants Need Specialized Post-Renovation Cleaning

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Restaurant cleaning must address food-contact surfaces, guest-facing areas, and health code requirements that don’t apply in residential settings. Dining tables need to be clean enough for guests to eat off of without encountering dust residue. Bar surfaces, glassware storage, and tap fixtures need to be particulate-free. Menus, host stations, and guest-touch surfaces all need attention.

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Our Mrs. Meyer’s products and non-toxic lineup work well in restaurant environments because they leave no chemical residues that could affect food preparation areas or guest comfort. We use the same eco-friendly approach here that we use in residential cleaning, adjusted for the commercial standard.

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Ventilation in restaurants is more complex than residential spaces. Commercial HVAC systems recirculate air across larger areas, and post-renovation dust in these systems continues depositing on surfaces long after visible dust has been removed. We clean accessible vent surfaces and recommend professional HVAC duct cleaning for restaurant clients who’ve undergone major renovations.

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Ocean Drive presents its own logistical challenges. Heavy pedestrian traffic, loading zones, parking coordination, and building access during business hours all require planning. Our experience with commercial projects across Miami’s busiest neighborhoods means we handle these logistics routinely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Restaurant Remodel Cleaning

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How much does restaurant remodel cleaning cost? Commercial remodel cleaning is quoted per project based on space size, renovation scope, and cleaning level required. For full restaurant remodels, expect a multi-day engagement with a team of four or more.

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Can you clean to health code standards? Yes. Our commercial cleaning addresses food-contact and guest-facing surfaces with appropriate sanitization using non-toxic products safe for food-adjacent environments.

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Do you clean other types of commercial spaces? Yes. Beyond restaurant cleaning, we’ve cleaned 40 plus CloudKitchens in Wynwood, Villa Alhambra Condominiums in Coral Gables, and various other commercial spaces throughout Miami.

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Book Commercial Cleaning With The Prime Cleaner

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If you’re completing a restaurant renovation, opening a new establishment, or need commercial cleaning at any scale in Miami, The Prime Cleaner has the team and experience. From Ocean Drive luxury restaurants to 40-unit kitchen facilities, we handle commercial projects that require precision and reliability. Call us at (305) 575 - 2776 or book online at theprimecleaner.com.