CAFE PAPILLON BY THE BEACH
216 71 ST, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 7866062413
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 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 establishment has no written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea. Form was provided via email and owner printed form at the time of the inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near dish machine area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and bacon thawing in ambient temperature at 3 compartment sink.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front counter.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables and margarine inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
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 establishment has no written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea. Form was provided via email and owner printed form at the time of the inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed establishment has no proof of employee reporting agreement. Operator was provided form via email and employees read and signed agreement at the time of the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fruit and cases of raw shell eggs stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at from counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter at cook line. Employee stored wet wiping cloths inside of sanitizer bucket.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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 stored over raw beef inside of walk in cooler. Employee arranged items in correct storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at black mold-like substance inside of ice machine bin at front counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable inside of kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside of ice machine bun at front counter. Manager removed handle from touching ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in freezer at second floor storage area soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor at second floor storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled near walk in cooler and dish ware area.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various unwashed produce. Located in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
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 and emailed form to operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken being stored on floors under prep table in kitchen area and bag of beans being stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Interior of freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven and sides of kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold faucet handle in disrepair. Located behind front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located in sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bottles not labeled.
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.