CAFE ORIENTAL
9800 SW 77 AVE, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Vaseline stored above reach in across cook line. Operator moved during inspection.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers.
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No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not printed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled across cook line. Operator wiped out during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in next to back kitchen exit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector sent form via email.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed undercooked egg on menu for ramen bowls. Operator marked menus during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch with no label.
Feb 28, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at all reach in and chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at chest reach in freezer soiled.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind the sauce at drawer reach in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washing hands with gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked with a cutting board.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe towels under cutting boards at preparation table. Operator removed the towels.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator added chlorine. Final concentration 50 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in cooler. Operated Relocated the products.
Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment makes kimchi in house.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment makes kimchi in house.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil in water at 108°F.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 120°F. Operator change the hot water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored next to raw chicken at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hours. Operator moved the butter to the bottom part for rapid cooling.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed his hands at three compartment sink.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef curry at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed noodles thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the noodles to the reach in cooler.
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.