CHIAVARIS CAFE
401 SW 71 AVE, Miami FL 33144
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs stored at ambient temperature next to preparation area. Operator moved the eggs to the refrigerator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells stored over raw onions and tomatoes in reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks stored over sliced chicken in reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs stored at ambient temperature next to preparation area. Operator moved the eggs to the refrigerator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Beatriz Beaton. 08/06/2024.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle money and continued to prep food without washing hands. Coached employee on washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of thank you bags in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored on top of onions inside of refrigerator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of RTE diced ham and tortillas inside of refrigerator.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs stored at ambient temperature next to preparation area. Operator moved the eggs to the refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pastry (104F - Hot Holding); guava pastry (103F - Hot Holding) as per operator was put there 40 mins ago; Operator reheated the products, final temperature: cheese pastry (177F - Reheating); guava pastry (177F - Reheating)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe degreaser and Lysol stored next to preparation area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled next to drink fridge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside of hand wash sink
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using chlorine sanitizer for triple sink and sanitizer bucket, operator only has test strips for quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to coffee area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse stored with single service items at front counter
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of freezer
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled next to reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label.
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.