CITY CAFE
444 SW 2ND AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding)at front counter, employee placed more ice in well for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (100F - Hot Holding) in holding oven at prep area, as per employee lees than two hours. Employee placed cooked rice in oven to reheat. Item reheated to a final temp of 167F. Observed tamal (115F - Hot Holding)at steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade on prep table at prep area soiled with 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 more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present.
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter on ice machine at kitchen area missing service date.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee unisex bathroom, the trash receptacle has no lid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on drying shelf at ware washing area wet nesting.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) and sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Less than 3 hours. Product placed in ice for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Derky, Carmen, and Susie working for more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at staff bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observe bowl used at WIC and WIF gaskets in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed margarine on floor at WIC.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit salad missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food and chef salad and chicken and tuna salad missing date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright under prep table across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to HWS at kitchen entrance soiled and behind storage rack at kitchen entrance.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue/food debris built up on Back side of slicer, on peeler on shelf, and on tomato slicer.
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 6 food handlers, no certified manager on duty at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Food on front counter held on time. No written plan. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to person in charge.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning spoon above stove, handle in product. Removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ply wood cover over prep sink in disrepair/ not fully sealed, smooth, or easily cleanable.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front prep area. As per operator less than one hour. Operator placed items in reach in cooler to rapid cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. Observed interior of warmer hot box soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulated grease/ food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front cookline blocked.
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/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at front prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bucket stored above three compartment sink cracked / in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the time of the inspection observed tuna salad and cut mixed fruit salad for customer self service missing information on label.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed coffee machine at front service station draining into a bucket.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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.