CAFE FARAY
4250 NW 72 AVENUE, Miami FL 33166 · 305-594-7431
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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 provided procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020012117 | Jan 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef ribs stored inside Thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen. Employee stored food in a food graded bag.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up on shelf in kitchen. Employee stored big spoons faces down.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and pork belly containers uncovered inside reach cooler. Employee covered containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Employee labeled container.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets under front counter.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin foil containers not invert on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Employee was trained where to wash hands properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant unlabeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on sandwich prep area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks faces up on front counter. Operator stored forks faces down.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Moro rice stored in direct contact with thank you bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed rice and stored it inside food graded bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw goat over cooked pork inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored meats correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer used to store fruit pulp.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored chicken inside reach in cooler.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over RTE shredded beef at walk in cooler at kitchen. Employee relocated products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on shredded beef and chicken at reach in cooler at kitchen, as per manager for more than 24 hours.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled located next to cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Shelves rusted at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping stored at preparation table at kitchen.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed improper invoice without company name, phone number, and address, for 2 tres leches desserts located in reach in cooler at front counter.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) located under prep table inside kitchen. Employee made a new sanitizer solution and observed (Chlorine 100ppm).
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 provided procedures.
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 form.
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 Omar Moralez, Yoslaine Teheran, Ana Carolina, Brenife Rodrigues, and Yesimar Gonzalez.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil container stored on floor located near oven inside kitchen. Employee removed it and placed it correctly.
Grease on ground/pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle stored on ground near front parking lot.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil not labeled, located near stove inside kitchen. Employee labeled it.
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.