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EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA

1601 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 6041601

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327550
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (132F - Hot Holding). As per the chef it was put online at approximately 10:00am. The chef had it reheated to 169°F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open glass with water and ice on a preparation table. The chef removed it.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top clean pans. The chef removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a yellow liquid not labeled. The cook labeled it oil.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed jurisdiction umbers 131418, 131417, 133030 expired on 02-16-2025.
/48-01-5
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of pineapple. The chef discarded the can of pineapples.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by a milk dispensing machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-36-4
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (132F - Hot Holding). As per the chef it was put online at approximately 10:00am. The chef had it reheated to 169°F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks not secured. The chef secured the tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed four small holes by the hand washing sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets behind the steam table gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.