CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
242 NW 25TH STREET, Miami FL 33127 · 305-582-4190
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in coolers across cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs located above unwashed whole tomatoes inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator removed products and placed in correct order.
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. Provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle located at front bar area soiled. Operator removed nozzles and washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked.
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. Provided to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach not labeled near ware washing area. Operator labeled immediately.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine with soiled exterior on top of machine. Operator wiped down immediately.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside sugar bin in back prep area. Operator removed immediately.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of vegetable oil on floor near back prep area.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 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 male employee crack a raw egg on the cook line and immediately engaged in food prep to assemble a burger. Male employee went and washed his hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male and female employee not changing gloves as needed when prepping and working with raw/rte product. Trained employees on when to wash hands and how.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front prep table and back prep table.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. As per operator, establishment does hamburgers depending on how customer requests. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu, Provided consumer advisory to operator and he immediately printed it out and posted it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with cleaning solution with no label near chemical storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop inside bin of frozen fries located inside reach in cooler near cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near dry rack station with accumulation of soiled debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee engaged in food prep with no hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil can on floor near back storage area. Operator lifted off ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula inside standing water at 85F located near cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops near mop sink not hung up to dry.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.