CAFE DEL ALMA
16275 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 305-484-7250
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 and emailed form to operator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed employe clean tables and then began prepping food and began working without washing hands first.
Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; prosciutto and cheese sandwich (69F - Cold Holding); Ham and cheese sandwich (69F - Cold Holding); turkey and cheese sandwich (72F - Cold Holding) All food is kept at ambient temperature in front counter display case. As per person in charge food had only been out for about 20 mins. She moved all to nearby reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to even mitts stored inside.
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Observed hand washing sink behind front counter used as a dump sink and has spray nozzle installed on faucet. Advised manager that Handwash sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon 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 bread Stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Observed case of take out cup tops stored on floor in hallway.
Observed cup with no handle used to dispense salt.
Observed raw avocados not washed prior to preparation.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Advised chef and she removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Advised manager and she added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour and flour.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle being used to dispense sugar and flour.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Aug 2, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw fish. Located in reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed establishment offering raw tuna, poached eggs, and smoked salmon on menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of sugar.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cup lids being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Mar 19, 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing afterwards. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid being stored on shelf.
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 and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Person in charge removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling glasses of water for customer from hand washing sink behind front counter.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon, and raw tuna in various menu items however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cut boards being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge discarded.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing afterwards. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink and various containers of fruit on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to shelf.
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.