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305 CAFE & JUICE

17305 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33157

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2336681
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw Steak in the RIC located in the preparation area.
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above beef inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 16 raw shell eggs stored on preparation table. As per employee about 2 hours ago. Employee placed eggs inside the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Ivelis Rodriguez ( over a year) Maria Isabel ( more than 2 moths) were not provided.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a cap.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor if the kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (127 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot at the front counter. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator increased the temperature of the hot box.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displays expired on Oct 2023.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at the front counter.
Basic/14-06-4
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed bracelet and her watch and then engaged in food preparation.
High priority/12A-29-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice at 70°F inside the rice cooker. As per manager she will take the rice home. The rice is longer for sale. Rice was cooked around 11:00 AM.
High priority/03B-01-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed e purée 10/23.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee was wearing a bracelet and a watch. Employee removed it.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed microwave soiled with accumulation of grease due to the inadequate ventilation. Hood not present.
Basic/36-68-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reaching cooler at prep area kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable containers stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in contact with raw bacon at reach in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed fruit at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator was informed that the raw chicken need to be stored at the bottom part of the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quinoa (53 F - Cold Holding); white rice (49 F - Cold Holding); brown rice (52 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregate the products to be discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (53 F - Cold Holding); white rice (49 F - Cold Holding); brown rice (52 F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregate the products to be discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (98 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the empanadas to the hottest part to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. The new employee read, and sign the food employee reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with mayonnaise, rice and sugar stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the top of reach in cooler.
Basic/25-06-4
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 2, 2023 · Owner took food handler training instead of the manager training Time Extended Time Extended
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw Steak in the RIC located in the preparation area.
High priority/08A-20-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Coached employee in proper hand washing techniques, employee properly washed hands in the HWS.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags of food stored in the HWS located next to the 3 compartment sink, employee removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Mary Reyez, working for over 60 days with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled.
Basic/23-24-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.