CHARLES & LARRY CAFE
10504 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 786-307-0601
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored raw pork belly, inside freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork belly inside reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs,
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at front counter. Operator rearranged.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed table cleaner inside spray bottle without label at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hanged mop.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on cart at kitchen. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on cart at kitchen. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Operator started cleaning during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink at kitchen. Operator turned on cold water for proper thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom. Operator provided the paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed the bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator segregated rice to be discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chops in white chest reach in freezer at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hand cheese (47F - Cold Holding ); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator they were cleaning the unit approximately 1 hour ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at front counter across from white chest reach in freezer. Also observed inside container of cheese in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Operator removed during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to mop sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over solid brown sugar on storage rack. Employee removed the bag.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee removed the tongs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on top of veggies inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched phone with gloves on and then engaged in food preparation. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside cheese container stored inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided.
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. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed with employees during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment container stored inside shredded cheese container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed package of onions and gallon of oil stored on floor at back of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen raw pork store on triple sink to thaw. Operator placed in sink and running water to thaw.
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 a container of sugar with no label.
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