FEFAS CAFE
8720 N KENDALL DR STE 111, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining containers of cut lettuce, sliced ham, sliced cheese inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend (61F - Cold Holding) at prep area, as per operator for 1 hour.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban bread stored inside non food grade bag. Operator removed bread from bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend (70F - Cold Holding) at prep area, as per operator for less than one hour.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee stir straws not individually wrapped for customer self service at front counter.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat croquetas inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); ham croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at hot box in front counter. As per operator for one hour. Operator raised temperature on hot box. Second temperature after 5 mins chicken empanadas (135F - Reheating); ham croquetas (130F - Reheating)
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw eggs stored in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly.
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 form.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator, and provided printed handout.
Dec 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 employee and provided email agreement.
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 employees and provided email form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauce no labeled.
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.