CAFE BRANCA
40 SW 13 ST R2, Miami FL 33130 · 3053262221
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days. License expired on October 1st, 2025. Operator paid license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
Apr 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days. License expired on October 1st, 2025. Operator paid license during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter with dirty plates and utensils. Operator removed items.
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 Silivina the operator with no proof of training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter with deep cut marks and not easily cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at front counter.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while manipulating food.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature. Food employee placed in reach in freezer.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At the time of the inspection observed establishment is holding ham and cheese croissant, tequenos and pan de bono under time. No procedures available.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled
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.