CREPES CAFE
12305 SW 137 AVE # 304, Miami FL 33186 · 786-326-7540
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef empanadas (100 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per operator since 10:30 am. Five hours ago. Operator discarded the products.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender inside of the hand wash sink.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at shared bathroom. Operator replaced roll.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates at front counter not stored in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 37 seating and the license is approved for 10. Provided operator with seat change evaluation form to complete.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter prep area. Operator began to clean.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed the crepes batter stored inside of empty milk containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter reach in freezer container of cheesecakes stored uncovered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in rear preparation area.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to reaxh in cooler at crepe station in disrepair.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator unable to provide documentation of increased seating approval.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around ice machine in rear prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle in direct contact with sugar at front counter next to coffee station.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in rear preparation area.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed crepe mix stored in to-go bags at front counter reach in cooler crepe station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at crepe station. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Advised operator to place container in reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed milk (72F - Hot Holding) stored on prep counter at coffee station. As per operator for next order of coffee. Operator moved the milk to reach in cooler to cool instead.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk not date marked in bottom reach in cooler across from crepe station at front counter. As per operator since 02/08. Operator date marked during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed top reach in cooler lid disconnect at front counter crepe station.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator advised they were in the process of approval for seating change, but was unable to provide approval documentation from DERM for the increased seating during the time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of ice machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at front counter crepe station.
Food stored on floor. Observed package of water bottles stored on the floor across from three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at front counter coffee station. Operator removed and stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old raw egg labels on containers containing squeeze bottles at reach in cooler at front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in rear preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe employee washing dishes and containers and air dried without sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to cooked eggs and sauce's bottles at reach in cooler front counter. And shell eggs stored over crepes mix at reach in cooler kitchen area. Operator relocated the shell eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef empanadas (100 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per operator since 10:30 am. Five hours ago. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (100 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per operator since 10:30 am. Five hours ago. Operator discarded the products.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at 80 F but the reach in cooler is at 43°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside of the hand wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee Marisleysi hired three months ago no proof of required food handler certification.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed 37 seating and the license is approved for 10.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil Handle touching the sugar. The utensils were removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed the crepes mix inside of milk containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to soups pots. Operator inverted the single service articles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name at front counter.
Nov 14, 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm. Operator diluted to 100 ppm.
Food manager certification expired. 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 for Jenny D as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Michael H as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing sauces, sugar bin.
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