CAFE AVANTI
732 41ST STREET, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauces inside walk in cooler. Chef inverted the.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs cooked bolognese and cooked sauces without date marking inside walk in cooler. Food was cooked on Tuesday 7/28.
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. Observed all employee trainings expired since
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
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Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Underneath kitchen exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor underneath the prep table in front of the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with food items without label to identify the product.
Apr 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above white beans inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All managers certificates expired since 12/8/2020.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold temperatures.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee soda can on shelf next to clean utensils.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer in the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside salad reach in cooler. Employee clean it.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 clam tags without date marking.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used the hand sink to fill a container with hot water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shel next to food containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee moved it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel underneath the cutting boards.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease residue inside some ovens.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Siding at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw lamb inside walk in cooler. Chef moved the lamb to a different rack.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired chlorine test kit 2023.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and good residue inside the ovens.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee prepping raw chicken breast without using gloves. Employee washed his hands and put gloves on.immediately.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed excessive accumulation of grease and residues inside the ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris on walk in cooler shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee in a metal container without label )
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit since 2022.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on slicer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water ( water temperature 77 F )
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on back surface of stoves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusty.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired since 2022.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment printed new menus and the raw items are not identified ( tuna tartare and beef carpaccio) Employee marked the raw items on the menu immediately.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory for raw oyster was printed and posted. Establishment serves oyster occasionally.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on the ceiling.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the kitchen floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed different food items stored on the walk in cooler floor. Observed bolognesa container on walk in cooler floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located in front of the cook line and cooler located above the salad station.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered ice cream inside the reach in freezer and bolognesa inside the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with food item with no labels.
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.