GARAGE CAFE
8665 NW 66 ST, Miami FL 33166 · 305-525-6445
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added dry storage room with freezers, reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer to establishment without plans being submitted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tile soiled throughout kitchen area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in colors at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout establishment.
Observed Spatula stored in cracks between wall and 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled throughout kitchen area.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 cracking eggs and touching clean utensil without touching hands and changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over black beans container inside reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pots stored on dry storage floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed item from table.
Stored food not covered. Observed arepas container uncovered inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over lettuce inside reach in cooler in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters tags not marked with last day served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used to dispense ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed bowl.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside bags in drawer under cook line. Operator removed fish from bag.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over cooked seafood inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food as per safety protocols.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towel.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pastas were cooked on March 17th, 2025 in the morning. Operator date marked pastas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf by mop sink. Operator inverted pots.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting vegetables with no hair restraint in kitchen. Employee put a hat.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed no tag for raw oysters inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed knife.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified as raw item on Menu.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for raw oysters inside reach in cooler.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stainless steel microwave by kitchen entrance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mero fish bags inside reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table by cook line. Operator removed phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled floor drain under three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed lemon boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by kitchen entrance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lid, and food tray boxes stored on dry storage floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil, water, and soy sauce bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent inside kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored containers upside down.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets under coffee machine at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned RIF interior.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday May 11th, 2024. Operator date marked pork container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wooden spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hat.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lentils were cooked last Saturday January 6th, 2024. Operator date marked container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum pans not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted pans.
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.