CAFE RUYI
5300 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305.751.2332
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
APR 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
MAR 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live fly inside kitchen prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026029602 | Apr 29, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $400 |
| 1--2019010260 | Feb 26, 2019 | Apr 9, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers near front counter with rusted shelves.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor near front counter, dry storage and kitchen prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitation solution.
Apr 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at kitchen located at entrance of kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler equipment door soiled at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen area with cut marks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all interior reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 14, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched clothes then proceed to cut vegetables without watching hands first.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed cooked chicken wings stored inside cardboard boxes. Employee discarded the wings.
Live, flying insects found. Observed approximately six flies flying in the air at kitchen area Observed one live fly landed on fried rice at the cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one live fly landed on fried rice at the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with cooked beef stored on top of Handsink. Employee removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at kitchen located at entrance of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked chicken and cooked rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler equipment door soiled at kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen area with cut marks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting vegetables in kitchen area with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with raw shrimp not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor below handsome at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all interior reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package cooked beef thawing in a container at room temperature by the entrance of the kitchen. Instructed employee on proper method.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs store above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to cook line. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of cooked steak inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of flour in dry storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor in kitchen area. Operator discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near front counter in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside bin of rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door with soiled gaskets. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers near front counter with rusted shelves.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor near front counter, dry storage and kitchen prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls near cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitation solution.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multivitamins and medicine inside walk in cooler stored above ready to eat rice. Operator removed immediately.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live fly inside kitchen prep area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken stored above ready to rice inside walk in cooler. Operator moved products in correct order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer near front counter with torn gaskets.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles near reach in coolers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop near rice cooker inside standing water at 89F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cooked white rice. Operator re-arranged products immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at the prep table.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with soiled interior located at front counter.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves near storage/prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles around back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with onions on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed buckets of soy sauce on floor near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked pork, raw chicken over broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table by expo area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in front of 3 door upright reach in cooler. Tiles broken in front of back door. Hole in wall behind ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cook line coolers. Knives removed and sent to dish area for washing and relocating.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled card board and old cutting boards lining shelves outside bathroom. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cook line cooler. Employee discarded at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall by cook line linded with torn aluminum foil.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around walk-in cooler.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs above beef and pork inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and placed items in correct order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in kitchen prep area soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard near cook line. Operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles near reach in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives in between reach in cooler units across the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket next to walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of rust next to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three squeeze bottles containing oil and soy sauce with no labels near cook line. Observed container with MSG not labeled near cook line. Operator placed correct labels immediately.
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.