CALABRONE CAFE RESTAURANT
1515 NW 167 ST #130, Miami Gardens FL 33169
Last inspected Oct 1, 2024 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed form, provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front counter reach in cooler.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the front counter and flip top in the kitchen.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all reach in cooler with rusted pitted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under long metal prep table, and under the stove.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee rinsing their hands with water and no soap at the 3 compartment sink then drying their hands with a soiled towel.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching with toasted bagel and slice tomatoes with bare hands. Inspector asked employee to wash hands and place gloves on before preparing any time of food.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinsing their hands with water and no soap at the 3 compartment sink then drying their hands with a soiled towel.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee touching with toasted bagel and slice tomatoes with bare hands. Inspector asked employee to wash hands and place gloves on before preparing any time of food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw tilapia in the reach in cooler, operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken with sauce (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside the clear door reach in cooler since 5 days ago, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (49F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (49F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken with sauce (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside the clear door reach in cooler since 5 days ago, as per operator. Observed slice cheese (60F - Cold Holding); slice ham (59F - Cold Holding) inside the metal reach in cooler 1 hour before inspection, advise operator to place items into another reach in cooler. Observed slice tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); slice ham (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the clear reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Placed items into another reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked chicken, sweet plantains cooked on Friday 3/22/24, as per operator, not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment.
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 clear reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 49F. Observed small 2 door reach in cooler with ambient temperatures of 58F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/1/23.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler inside the kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all reach in cooler with rusted pitted shelves.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in use to dry employee hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef patties thawing on top of the reach in cooler, operator placed into reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths stored around the kitchen prep tables, not inside the sanitizer solution.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under long metal prep table, and under the stove.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven, stove and fryers heavily soiled.
Observed ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in the men's bathroom.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or stained. Observed the interior of the ice machine/bin in the front counter stained with rust.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in womens bathrooms. Hot water temperature in the men's bathroom is at 76F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, used for both employees and establishment customers.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed mop sink hot water at 71F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven, stove and fryers heavily soiled.
Observed ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in the men's bathroom.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shelled egg, then touch a loaf of bread with no hand washing. Informed manager who directed employee to wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sweet plantains (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler stored inside since Friday 10/20/23, as per Manager. Manager discarded sweet plantains into trash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler stored inside since Friday 10/20/23. Operator discarded item.
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. Printed form, provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or stained. Observed the interior of the ice machine/bin in the front counter stained with rust.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used to thaw a bag of vegetables. Employee removed vegetables.
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. Printed form and signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken and raw steak in reach in cooler at the end of the kitchen with no date marking, as per operator prepared on Friday 10/20/23.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in womens bathrooms. Hot water temperature in the men's bathroom is at 76F after running water for approximately 5 minutes, used for both employees and establishment customers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop inside bag of rice. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on top of front counter. Operator removed.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed mop sink hot water at 71F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven, stove and fryers heavily soiled.
Observed all reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen
Observed ice buildup in deep reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in the men's bathroom.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
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.