CAFE INEZ
4525 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-531-0000
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half/ half (62F - Cold Holding) and whole milk (56F - Cold Holding) left at the front counter for around 35 minutes. Employee placed the food items inside the cooler.
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1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027542 | Feb 14, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 1 of the hand sink blocked by plastic crates in the back. Employee moved them immediately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some towels left on counter. Employee placed them inside sanitizer water.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed coffee machine blocking the hand sink at the front. Employee moved it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Missing license at the venue.
Food stored on floor. Observed some dried food item boxes stored on the floor at the front area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at the front t.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half/ half (62F - Cold Holding) and whole milk (56F - Cold Holding) left at the front counter for around 35 minutes. Employee placed the food items inside the cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils ( scoops, spoons) in standing water. Water was discard.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the dry shelving used for beverages.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee used hand sanitizer instead of washing her hands correctly. Employee washed her hands.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device to check hot water inside dishwasher.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handlers wearing jewelry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth left by the coffee machine. Employee placed it inside sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and regular sugar in plastic containers with no labels.
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food is marked with the day of the week, but not with the date.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing information observed on food containers offered for customer self service ( address, date)
Nov 28, 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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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quart test kit expired 11/1/2023.
Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certificate expired Adolfo Sanchez 8/17/2023.
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 proof available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food is marked with the day of the week, but not with the date.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing information observed on food containers offered for customer self service ( address, date)
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located underneath the coffee machine.
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.