40 CAFE
9548 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305-834-6470
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in unisex public restroom and employee restroom. Operator restocked.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood at the coffee station not properly sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar located at the coffee prep station. Operator labeled.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 05/2025.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans of cooking oil on floor in back storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in refrigerator located near front counter with rusted shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen swai being thawed in room temperature in back prep area. As per operator, it was recently taken out of freezer. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar located in coffee prep area with no label. Operator labeled.
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside of thank you bags inside of the white reach in freezer located in the back.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, boxes of cooking vegetables oil stored on the back area floor.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not organized with boxes, and equipment not in use.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside of thank you bags inside of the white reach in freezer located in the back.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the front counter hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Aleyda Balladare, Daina Palacios expired on 01/26/25
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, boxes of cooking vegetables oil stored on the back area floor.
Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning in the kitchen area.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not organized with boxes, and equipment not in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops not covered inside of the reach in freezer.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves to start preparing no hand washing prior.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at dry storage area and front counter.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator is been outside for approximately 30 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (99F - Hot Holding); red beans (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per operator for approximately 10 minutes. Operator placed products at cook line to reheat.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided to operator via email.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ladder stored in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee cut watermelon at front counter reach in cooler not segregated from other foods.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator moved container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (31F - Cold Holding) thawing at ambient temperature, coached operator on correct procedures. Operator placed raw beef with running cold water.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside non food grade bag at chest reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (82F - Hot Holding) at room temperature resting on containers at steam table. As per manager, for less than 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back storage area and bathroom. Manager replenished paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at back storage area.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Dec 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin cooking, no hand wash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook don gloves, no hand wash.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp stored inside non food grade bag at reach in freezer across from cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut tomato at reach in cooler at cook line.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter. Observed sliding door reach in cooler shelves soiled with green substance at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and men's bathroom.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food not wearing hair restraint.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair at back preparation area.
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