EXPRESS CAFETERIA
8670 SW 137 CT, Miami FL 33183 · 305-205-4499
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Discussed with operator and provided printed handout.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee proceed to begin food preparation and cleaning of food contact surfaces with out washing hands or changing gloves after coming inside from outside of restaurant.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw marinated beef date marked 07-13 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Rosa Yanes 06/09/2022.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw marinated beef date marked 07-13 inside reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at handwashing sink near 3CS.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed feel grooves for yellow and red cutting board stored on shelf above 3CS
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing bracelets while preparing coffee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in warewashing and kitchen areas,
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair wall at the corner of where back exit door is.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on ceiling inside walk in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled oven knobs and door gaskets of reach on cooler in kitchen.
Observed unwashed oranges being used as ready-to-eat food to make freshly squeezed orange juice in front area.
Open dumpster lid.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of knife being used on a green cutting board in kitchen prep table.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade take bags stored inside reach in freezer located in front lobby and also inside the reach in freezer located inside kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage on top of prep table next to walk in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back exit kitchen door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole inside kitchen area next to exit back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer by the fans and ceiling inside of the unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of counter next to orange juice machine at the front counter.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle over prep table not labeled with common name.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at the front counter engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee placed a hairnet on during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit of kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed torn gasket a hole in the wall underneath oven at prep area next to rear exit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on top,of ice machine at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at three door reach in cooler at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in white reach in freezer at kitchen area not covered.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (57F - Cold Holding). As per cook, it was placed in the reach in cooler 3 hours ago. Instructed employee to keep the reach in cooler lid closed to allow the bacon to reach proper temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves above reach in cooler across from stove rusted.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board across from stove.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table in kitchen across from stove.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near back exit door. Also observed floor tiles missing near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation table near walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in kitchen across from stove.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near customer beverage at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed dough stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef. Employee put shell eggs on the bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed proofing cabinet soiled
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certification under Rosa Martinez expired on 10/11/24
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in the bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by the bathroom, kitchen area behind equipments
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, kitchen reach freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled at front kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board and cookline and cutting board at sandwich station grooved and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets at sandwich station in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer fan guard, shelves, and right side wall.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with accumulated grease.
Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near warewashing area. Employee brought paper.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching flan while portioned without gloves. Coached employee with the proper procedure, employee washed hands and put gloves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan inside reach in cooler at front counter for more than 7 days, 12/05/23. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed flan inside reach in cooler at front counter for more than 7 days, 12/05/23. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan Flan (65F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 30 minutes. Employee portioned, and placed it in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Discussed with operator and provided printed handout.
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. Discussed with operator and provided printed forms. The form was provided and employee singed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at back kitchen preparation area, and from counter near sandwich station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk -in freezer, located at back kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between electrical line and the wall, located at back kitchen. Employee removed knives.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen near exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table, located at cook line. Employee removed it, and placed it in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt without label, stored on shelf at back kitchen.
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