CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
1601 WASHINGTON AVE STE 120, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Jan 27, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
SEP 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per the manager it was put on line approximately 1 hour ago. The manager turned up the heat on the steam table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008848 | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | $320 |
| 1--2014047022 | Oct 13, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 | $1,400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2024.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a prep tables bottom shelf is touch the floor in one corner and there is different foods on the shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a measuring cup handle touching the quinoa. The manager removed the cup.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per the manager it was put on line approximately 1 hour ago. The manager turned up the heat on the steam table.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and ware washing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook crack two raw shell eggs and then grabbed a banana. I stopped her before she peeled the banana and had her wash her hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finish an order and remove gloves and put on new gloves. I explained that she needs to wash her hands each time she puts on new gloves when changing tasks.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the pass through window.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing her hands. I spoke to the manager and she had the employee rewash the dishes and wash her hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. I spoke to the manager and she had him rewash his hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade l
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed undated water filters next to the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager inverted it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the walk-in freezer at a temperature of 40°F. As per the manager it stopped working properly this morning and a technician is coming to repair..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop.
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.