DULCE CAFETERIA MARKET INC
849 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.967.0735
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 person in charge with cleaning procedures.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris.
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 four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present,manager arrived during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a container on shelf at prep area, wet nesting.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at dining area plastic forks, knives and spoons not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar at front counter next to coffee machine missing label.
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains(112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside HWS at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at storage area soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 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 cheese inside reach in cooler at storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area, coached manager on correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked at empanadas front counter, as per manager no more than 2 hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains(112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures not filled correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of almond milk stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at storage area soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese (100F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese empanadas (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat the items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside hand sink by preparation area. Employee removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink located next to mop sink. Employee replace paper towel.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging with food at front counter with no hair restraints.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquetas (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Instructed manager to reheat items till its appropriate temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pots inside handsink located next to mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink located next to mop sink. Manager replenished paper towel.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar with no label at front counter next to coffee machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter of the restaurant.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler by preparation area.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pan de bono inside large white chest freezer stored inside black garbage plastic bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at preparation area. Plastic container was remove.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of orange stored on floor under floor counter and plastic water bottles near entrance to front counter.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter near window.
Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of napkins stored on floor at entrance to kitchen.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter.
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ware washing sink sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee diluted solution to 100 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter changed tasks put on gloves with no hand washing. Coached person in charge on correct hand washing procedure.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in upright refrigerator near large chest freezer. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat products at reach-in cooler near large chest freezer at kitchen area. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in ware washing sink at front counter.
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 person in charge with cleaning procedures.
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/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan and lid inside hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee removed items.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Employee provided paper towels.
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 person in charge with employee reporting agreements.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2020.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water, soda, and Arizona cans stored on floor at entrance to kitchen and boxes of oat milk and coconut milk stored on floor at second floor dry storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind preparation sink at preparation area soiled with mold like substance.
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.