CLIVES CAFE
5890 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-757-6512
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 live flies land on washed carrots.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed jerk chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, shredded chicken at reach in cooler. As per manager for 24 hours. No date mark.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 food employees put on gloves to engage in food preparation. Gloves not changed. Coach employee.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects flying and landing on white cutting board across cook line. Observed 2 live flying flies land on watched carrots. Observed 2 live flies land on knifes at prep table across cook line. Observed 2 live flies land on closed barbecue sauce bottle. Observed 2 live flies land on hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 2 food employees washed hands with gloves on and proceeded to touch clean equipments. Coach employees.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 live flies land on washed carrots.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across preparation table. As per manager from the day prior. Observed macaroni salad (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per cook since the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (60F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across preparation table. As per manager from the day prior. Observed macaroni salad (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per cook since the day prior.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in the kitchen block with black rack.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed establishment prepares fresh juice some bottles missing consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed jerk chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, shredded chicken at reach in cooler. As per manager for 24 hours. No date mark.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed 1 box of raw chicken stored on floor walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed exit door open at time of inspection. Employee closed door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a bibb with no vacuum breaker, near the mop sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for Joan Chin, Wilsland A., Rose F. and Dane A.
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a bibb with no vacuum breaker, near the mop sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for Joan Chin, Wilsland A., Rose F. and Dane A.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee did not take apron off and used the bathroom, then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
Observed operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to pay the fine during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato salad (46F - Cold Holding) and macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Also observed in the walk in cooler cheese (52F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding); cows foot (52F - Cold Holding); beef (50F); mixed vegetable (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (47F - Cold Holding). Also food items were inside WIC for more than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (46F - Cold Holding) and macaroni salad (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Also observed in the walk in cooler cheese (52F - Cold Holding); beef (53F - Cold Holding); cows foot (52F - Cold Holding); beef (50F); mixed vegetable (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (47F - Cold Holding). Also food items were inside WIC for more than 4 hrs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a bibb with no vacuum breaker, near the mop sink.
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.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed mango juice, ginger juice, sorrel juice with no label inside reach in cooler in front area. Per owner, these are bottle sealed and made in house from scratch in house.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on May 1, 2024.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no advisory for eggs made to order. Consumer advisory was posted.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for Joan Chin, Wilsland A., Rose F. and Dane A.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the sugar container.
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 the wall cooler at ambient temper of 50°F. Outside walk in cooler thermometer reading at 56°F.
Employee drinking from an open container in a food preparation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal tumbler on top of preparation table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container containing chicken inside reach 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. Observed scoop handle not above flour and dried beans.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelving units soiled inside the walk in cooler.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two prep tables next to smoker grill located out side. Operator discarded and removed the two prep table during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plastic container with solid frozen fish and shrimp thawed. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2023. Operator paid expired license during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to service window in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing soiled with food residue, next to service window.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to service window in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Manager provided during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with cut marks at dry storage area, manager discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. And walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with white rice and brown rice not labeled in dry storage area.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in kitchen and near back prep area. Operator restocked.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several slices of cake located at the front counter with no label or product information. Operator placed labels immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located at the kitchen prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken scoop inside bin of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at 87F located across the cook line. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket located in the kitchen soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Apr 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Upon inspection observed license expired for more than 90 days.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed seasoning stored in Home Depot bucket in storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cakes at front counter individual sliced and packaged with no date label. Manager states cakes were made last night. Observed cooked pasta, cooked ox tail, potato salad in walk in cooler prepared the day before with no date labels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on top of rack shelf above preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint working in kitchen. Employee put hair net on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed rusted shelf underneath steam table in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in patio area right near smoker.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of vinegar stored on floor in hallway near storage area. Observed container of beef on floor in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in bar area near ice machine.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one hood drip pan missing in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent hoods soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed exhaust fan above steam table soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Jul 13, 2023□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
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.