HAMPTONS CAFE
20281 EAST COUNTRY CLUB DR, Aventura FL 33180 · 305.627.3739
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Observed empanadas and quiche held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Label was for 6 hours. However food had only been out for about 2 hours prior to the start of inspection. Educated manager on time as of public health.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed mushroom empanadas, beef empanadas and spinach pastries held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over cooked beef. Located in white reach in cooler behind front counter.
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 and emailed form to operator.
Observed cooked rice and chicken salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed clean plastic container tops not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Located behind front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout boxes being stored on floor in storage area and behind front counter.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on front counter.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; quiche (57F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (54F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (54F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter behind glass casing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in storage area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Chef added.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/ exterior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 and emailed form to operator.
Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach.
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.