CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
3105 COMMODORE PLAZA, Miami FL 33133 · 305-710-6751
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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
10 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line shelf, cooked potatoes (84F - Hot Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours for easier cooking access.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line soiled with no active food prep taking place.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at cook line and hand sink at dish washing area used as dump sinks with food remnants left inside..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind cooking and cooling equipment at cook line area.
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Food stored on floor. Observed received boxes of celery stored on floor near three compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trash can. Observed at enclosed lobby trash cabinet, trash inside cabinet around trash can.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter stored on top of ice bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line in container of tomatoes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep counters at cook line soiled with food debris with no active food preparation.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed for oranges at front counter juice stored in received box.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket. Operator removed.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep counters at cook line soiled with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled behind cooling equipment at cook line area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Jun 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler, raw tuna stored over basic pancake batter. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in reach in cooler at cook line. Chef removed and voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at front counter window cleaner stored next to canned and plastic bottle beverages. Employee began to remove.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at upstairs walk in freezer, loaves of bread and boxes of smoked salmon and tuna stored on bottom shelf that is not at least 6 inches.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter ice bin, ice scoop stored on counter surface. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with dust build up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of margarine and olive oil at cook line not labeled.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in bottom reach in cooler under stove.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under stove. As per operator from yesterday 1/26. Operator discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under stove. As per operator from yesterday 1/26. Operator discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted potatoes (85F - Hot Holding)on shelf above griddle in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on bottom reach in cooler under stove in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored on preparation table in kitchen area. Operator discarded coffee.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not stored above sliced tomatoes at prep table reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed utensil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen and dishwasher area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple take out containers not properly stored at prep line storage shelf in kitchen area. Operator inverted containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at dishwasher area.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above tortillas located in the walk-in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection.
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above dressings located in the reach in cooler opposite the grill. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked eggs located in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above ham located in the low boy reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. low boy,kitchen:; grilled chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); baked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) As per operator from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: opposite low boy:; pica de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago prepared, operator removed to other cooler for additional cooling. low boy,kitchen:; grilled chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); baked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) As per operator from yesterday
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the tuna tartare.
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 employees present at the time of the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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 for the reach in cooler opposite the low boy reach in cooler ambient temperature at approximately 59F.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.