CINE CITTA CAFFE
9544 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305 866 8688
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer near walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue, red and yellow cutting boards on prep tables with deep cuts.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 86 F on prep table at cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above entrance of walk in cooler missing shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean container on shelf above prep table near walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing in ambient temperature on prep table near walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer near walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside of container of pasta at pasta station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent above kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface above ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above walk in cooler missing light shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside of men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at shelf near walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler showing rust.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to scoop pasta at cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in prep area near walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 packages of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from original packaging before thawing. Employee removed fish from original packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with deep cuts in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in near walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at prep area near walk in cooler missing light shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potatoes stored in nonfood-grade bags in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep area soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop pasta.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 missing ceiling tiles above prep area near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed broken faucet at 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 105 F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dishwashing area. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at prep area in front of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with old food debris above cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potatoes stored on floor at prep area in front of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from door handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at cook line in standing water of 84 F. Employee placed containers of water on flat top stove for heating.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Employee removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning above salad station in front of reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Old food debris inside prep sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pizza maker drinking from an open cup. He removed the from the preparation area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair by triple sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting on tops of the preparation table. Employee removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gadget soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area.
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.