CAFE AREITO
18505 NW 75 PL, Miami FL 33015 · 786-360-2430
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside sugar container. Operator removed it.
Interior of ice microvawe with rust that has pitted the surface
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket underneath of preparation table, next to clean pots. Operator removed it.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sancocho (42°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (40°F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (38°F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (39°F - Cold Holding); was cooked for more than 24 hours as per operatot, with no date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the three compartment sink and above hand sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
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. Employees name Fior, Said, Santiago.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under preparation table.
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