AIRPORT CAFE & LIQUORS
4427 NW 36 ST, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 305.883.7806
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking egg and handling clean spatula without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Women's restroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed pre-cooked chicken wings container uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic container used to wash rice stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi and salmon bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on shelf by kitchen back door. Operator stored containers for air-drying.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Observed black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110°F on stove in kitchen. Operator started to reheat water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with water and yellow color unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by dry storage area. Employee cleaned it.
Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not cover at walk in cooler. Employee covered it.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and mahi-mahi bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator started to cut bags.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container stored on Walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator put container inside reach in cooler.
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.