CAFETERIA MIAMI
1150 NW 72 AVE STE 160, Miami FL 33126 · 3055883882
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 13 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. Discussed with employee and provided email handout.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef steaks stored over fresh oranges in standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 eggs stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves has accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 shells eggs stored over raw bacon in standing reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of can sodas stored on the floor at preparation kitchen.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. During the routine inspection observed, the following modifications and additions to the establishment were observed: The front counter has been relocated to the take-out area. A wall has been constructed to separate the kitchen from the front counter area. Three (3) electric stoves and one (1) double fryer have been installed, along with two (2) hood systems for ventilation. An additional double standing reach-in cooler has been placed near the food preparation area. The operator has installed a new hand sink at the front counter. A coffee machine, one (1) chest freezer, and three (3) reach-in cooler units have also been added to the front counter area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's and women's bathroom. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign.
Feb 20, 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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Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment by the flip top and the preparation table. During the inspection employee removed knives.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors flip top ric interior soiled.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked beef held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler, located at front counter. As per operator food was prepared 48 hours before the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the kitchen stove.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracked raw eggs shells, and then touched bread without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discarded bread, and wash hands.
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. Discussed with employee and provided email handout.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stored plastic bag inside hand washing sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handles soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on top of preparation table, located at cooking line. Employee removed beverage cup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets soiled, located cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer, and three electric stoves, located in the kitchen with no hood suppression system.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer in the kitchen with no hood suppression system. Observed employee deep frying sweet plantains, empanadas and croquettes.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler in the lobby with containers of rice pudding made from employee home, as per operator prepared at home. Discussed with operator no food items can be cooked at home.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen since last night, as per employee. Observed butter (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of stove. As per operator, gets taken out during peak time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen since last night, as per employee. Observed butter (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of stove. As per operator, gets taken out during peak time. Discussed time as a public health Control with the operator and provided the form.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 51F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored at the front counter. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at the front counter reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled in the reach in cooler at the front counter.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink and mop sink with a slow drainage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce and oil squeeze bottles next to oven with no name label.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer in the kitchen with no hood suppression system. Observed employee deep frying sweet plantains, empanadas and croquettes.
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