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EXITO CAFE RESTAURANT & BANQUET HALL

2336 NW 7TH STREET, Miami FL 33125 · 786.360.3527

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2321564
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 8 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. Information was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink in the kitchen. Owner restocked the station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Owner labeled the product with the common name.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Owner closed the lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Plastic 5 gallons cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup up in the reach freezer located behind the counter and the one located in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed at the exterior area.
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 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. Information was provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Food stored on floor. Plastic 5 gallons cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup up in the reach freezer located behind the counter and the one located in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sign inside the both bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow water draining in the mop sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed at the exterior area.
Basic/33-31-5
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the front hand sink. Station was restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Chest freezer Gaskets worn.
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water underneath three compartment sink with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer near cook line with worn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in male and female restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.