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CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

247 - 249 E FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33131 · 7862719314

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334131
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bottles of vitamins and food preparation area.
Intermediate/41-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around toaster area.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 60 f chicken 55 f Ham 54 f cheese 57 f spinach 54 f mushrooms 50 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance, kitchen can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 56 f butter 57 f tomato,avocado 53 f lettuce 59 f food Preparation line, Reach in cooler next to Food prep area, arugula 54 f tuna 57 f 49 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishroom facility.
Basic/24-05-4
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all soil kitchen shelves throughout.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Kitchen floors.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vulcan oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind kitchen oven.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 78 f in steam table was Play it in the oven. Reheat it to 165.f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen boards.
Basic/14-09-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 51 seating in the establishment hotel and restaurant license says 28
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Clean floor underneath dishwasher.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on top of kitchen oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.