CAFE RAGAZZI
9500 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305.866.4495
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026011820 | Dec 15, 2025 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
| 1--2019047604 | Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $320 |
| 1--2015038931 | Aug 26, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked tomato sauce on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front bar utilized as a dump sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer near hand wash sink at cook line missing label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground inside of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at pizza station. Employee removed wet wiping cloth.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream freezer at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream freezer at pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage above dish area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets inside of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of dish machine.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets at cook line coolers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat food stored in walk in cooler not covered.
May 13, 2024Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Poster was provided to operator.
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/
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. Form was provided to operator
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area.
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.