CAFE BEA PINECREST
8739 SW 136TH ST, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending down, 33 points off where it started.
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 operator and provided email handout.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining containers of sandwiches inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beer inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bagels inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed apples inside walk in cooler.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for melted butter, missing time mark. Operator able to prove time started for melted butter, added time mark.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork removed from freezer not properly time tracked stored inside walk in cooler. Advised operator to update date when removing products from freezer.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance slow draining.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked next to employee bathroom.
Nov 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
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/. Observed at time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.
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 dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority10 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
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/. Observed at time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance and prep area.
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 dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 egg stored over raw calamari inside reach in cooler in front of wok station. Operator relocated products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Observed establishment utilizing cook-chill with their curry soup, stored inside reduced oxygen packaging inside of walk in freezer and kept for more than 48 hours. Operator discarded products and is no longer using vacuum sealer machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of brown rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust above cook line and dish area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna and raw wahoo thawing inside reduced oxygen package at sushi bar. Operator cut open bags
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In dish area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door near dish area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between prep table and reach in freezer at sushi bar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored inside standing water at sushi station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled near microwave in kitchen. Operator labeled salt.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut vegetables inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by chicken slicer. Operator moved slicer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for sushi rice without any written procedures. Provided operator with TPHC form, operator filled out form.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside of container of sugar. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce and ponzu sauce on floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed buckets on top of shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator moved and cleaned knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice paddles stored inside standing water next to rice cookers. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above wok station.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching the cell phone, and then changed gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line without date marked. As per employee food was cooked 2 days before the inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over curry soup stored in the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in the walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them correctly.
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 raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (8F - Cold Holding), cooked noodles (51F - cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (8F - Cold Holding), cooked noodles (51F - cold Holding). As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator discarded items.
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 operator and provided email handout.
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 operator and provided email employee agreements.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Aixa Escobar, Delicia Perez.
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. Observed reach in cooler, located at cooking line running at 49F. Operator removed all items, and placed them in the walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic to go container inside the rice buckets.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in water at 67F. Operator discarded water, and washed utensils.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed Standing Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of plastic lids stored on the floor, near the walk in cooler. Operator removed item, and placed it correctly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe inside walk in cooler.
Marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
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.