CAFE MILANO
850 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-532-0707
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside handsink at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink by dishwasher area. Employee replenished paper towel.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair by seating area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across from cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint. Employees out on hairnet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwashing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensils stored inside hand washing sink near mop sink. Utensils were removed by staff.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Staff placed new paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from October 1, 2022.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at both bathrooms used by staff.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored shrimp not covered at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touch face and did not change gloves.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine drain drain onto floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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