CAFE VERT
9488 - 9490 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside FL 33154 · 786.991.3200
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off 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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018053004 | Oct 8, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over container of tuna salad in double door reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and back storage room showing water damage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors near restroom and kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bread stored on top of soiled chest freezer lid.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges stored on floor at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator using unwashed oranges to make orange juice.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above front counter showing water damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in reach in cooler soiled with dust.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed lights area not lighting correctly in storage room.
Jan 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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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage near exterior door at hallway and in bathroom ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at dry storage soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed vent at entrance of kitchen with soiled with accumulation of dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler at kitchen in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service take out containers stored on floor inside of storage room.
May 28, 2024Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed containers from hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in back storage area. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed vent at entrance of kitchen with soiled with accumulation of dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler at kitchen in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service take out containers stored on floor inside of storage room.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on ceiling vents in kitchen area
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There's a gap on back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by mop sink
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
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.