ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT
2901 SW 8 ST #101, Miami FL 33135 · 7864581591
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019030397 | May 3, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (65F - Cooling); cooked beans (67F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight. Operator discarded.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (65F - Cooling); cooked beans (67F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form for vomiting and diarrhea events.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cookline.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. By the cookline.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler: Ambient temperature 66-69F Walk in cooler: cooked rice (65F - Cooling); cooked beans (67F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight. Discussed with the operator.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection 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. Unisex restroom and by the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: case of limes stored on the floor.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (55F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for handout for proper cooling methods. Operator discarded.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (55F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the yesterday and stored inside the walk in cooler overnight.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Stand up reach in cooler inside kitchen: raw chicken stored above sauces. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom and kitchen handwashing sink by the ice machine
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee restroom, toilet seat missing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler inside kitchen the kitchen not working.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Men restroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk cooler fan guard soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Walk in cooler: raw whole fish stored above plastic bottles of water. Discussed with the only and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Employee restroom in the kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside the walk in cooler soiled.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw whole fish stored above whole cabbage. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 4/1/20.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom, in the kitchen,
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans inside the walk in cooler soiled.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By the ice machine in the kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards inside the walk in cooler.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Servsafe, Alba Luz Ochoa, expired 05/12/23.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By the ice machine in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. All freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards inside the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.