CAFE 54
4441 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-538-2000
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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. Missing information. Info was sent.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 49 F inside reach in cooler ( as per person in charge for less than 4 hrs). Observed reach in cooler fan was with ice, technician came to fix the issue.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottles of water next to clean utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage (bottle of water ) inside reach in cooler in the back with food that will be served to the customers.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed place was license only with 4 seats when it has approximately 100 seats
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted it immediately.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 3 different open containers with fruit salad exposed to contamination at the employee buffet. Employee discarded them.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. As evidence of incorrect temperature in high temp dishmachine. Technician came and fixed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fruit salad which includes cut melon at 57 F. The salad was kept at room temperature for around 30 minutes and employee discarded it.
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. Missing information. Info was sent.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature final rinse low temperature. Observed Thermolabel didn't change the color according the manufacturer instructions. Technician came and adjusted the booster temperature. Temperature was checked and then, label changed the color.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats and there are approximately 150 seats.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was sent.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one hand sink blocked by a trash container. Employee moved the trash container immediately.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present when more than 4 employees working with food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats **Repeat Violation*
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash container blocking a hand sink at the entrance of the ware washing area. Manager moved it immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the ware washing area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label to identify the product with the common name. Manager discarded the spray bottle.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ice cream thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the product under cold running water.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee washed hands correctly then.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed a utensil inside the hand sink at the buffet line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal beverage inside reach in cooler without being segregated from the food offered to the public. Beverages were discarded.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container is broken. Employee discarded.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one red bean can dented. Explained the person in charge about the issue. Can was separated from the rest to ask for credit.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching the apron with gloves on, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washed hands correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer at the display. Thermometer was placed inside immediately.
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.