FIORELLA S CAFETERIA
10711 SW 216 ST #104, Miami FL 33170 · 305.259.5400
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine -10ppm). Cook reset triple sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and engaged in food preparation. No handwashing. Coach employee.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored with ham and bacon. Coached manager.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiped gloves with soiled yellow whipping cloth and wash hands with gloves on then proceeded to engaged in food preparation. No gloves changed. Coach employee.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk opened for more than 3 days not date marked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for Pastries at front counter. No written procedures. Sent form via email to operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal bowls not stored inverted at shelves near fryer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee stored at prep table in the kitchen. Observed employee grey Stanley cup stored at prep table in the kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed establishment using wood cutting board as a food contact surface.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwash sink near triple sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple unwashed produce stored with ham. Coach manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table in the kitchen.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at white chest reach in freezer raw chicken bags stored with beef liver, mixed vegetables and fries not separated.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a wood cutting board not longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor next to kitchen exit door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven doors, operator removed and stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage closet to go trays stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tray of raw chicken placed to thaw on top of refrigerator at room temperature. Operator placed into fridge to thaw properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 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 croquettes (102 F - Hot Holding); stuffed potatoes (102 F - Hot Holding) inside the hot box. As per operator they are using time but the form was not provided either the time was marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw in the menu.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a wood cutting board not longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table. Employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored in the dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the reach in cooler across the stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed r hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at the bottom of both reach in coolers located at the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container with chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed a lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink in the bathroom.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in ric across from stove. Operator was coached how to properly store RTE and RAW foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wooden cutting board in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wooden cutting board in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ric gaskets torn across from stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in hand wash sink at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. observed wall near hand sink soiled with grease.
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges stored in dirty box in reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 1 bottle of raid stored under mop sink in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in ric across from stove. Operator was coached how to properly store RTE and RAW foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wooden cutting board in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash stored in front of handwashing sink at front counter,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in handwashing sink at front counter.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as a raw item.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer was provided.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored on coffee machine at front counter. Operator was coached to get a food grade brush.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in sugar container in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at wooden cutting board in kitchen.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee water cup stored on preparation table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over preparation table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ric gaskets torn across from stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of table salt stored on floor in back storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back storage area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water reaching 128 F. Employee reheated water, final reading 168F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in hand wash sink at front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor in dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. observed wall near hand sink soiled with grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on wooden cutting board in kitchen.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk inside the reach in cooler. Operator removed the raw eggs.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at the back.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85°F on top of the stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also observed hood filter soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca not covered inside the reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and pork stored inside the mop sink. Operator was advised how to thaw food properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the mop sink.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Observed Certificate expired 1/9/2023.
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Observed Certificate expired 1/9/2023.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located in room next to the kitchen area.
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employees were advised to wash their hands every time they cracked raw eggs.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on the preparation table. As per operator less than 2 hrs ago. Operator placed eggs inside the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (64 F - Cold Holding); on the preparation table. As per operator less than 2 hrs ago. Operator placed ham and cheese inside the reach in cooler.
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.
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/. Observed Certificate expired 1/9/2023.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with panko stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer located in room next to the kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed it.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the preparation area. Employee placed it inside sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not 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.