BUENA VIBRA CAFE
1680 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over grapes in the upright cooler. The cook put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook put the tongs on a clean tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to the triple sink.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The cook removed the half empty water bottle from the upright cooler.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen.
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her glove after completing a task then put on gloves without washing her hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool.
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink with a drying rack in the sanitizer compartment. The operator removed the drying rack filled the sink with water and chlorine at 100 ppms. The dishes were rehashed rinsed and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of plastic cutlery blocking access to the sink in the ware washing room.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing room.
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 the following food handlers training certificates expired Claudia and Sandra.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the lobby restroom and ware washing room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cutlery kits and plastic cups on the floor.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter milk (56F - Cold Holding). As per the bartender it was outside to complete an order and was just put in the cooler.
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. Form provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area and bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
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. Form provided and signed.
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.