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HERE¿S THE SCOOP CAFE

5163 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 407-580-8856

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2338360
Grade history
MAR 25
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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 milk container opened not dated at reach in cooler by three compartment sink. As per manager opened a day prior.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed front counter freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible.
Basic/29-27-4
The state's own report →
Sep 18, 2025Call 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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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2025 · Observed no manager certificate for Charles Merritt. Admin Complaint
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink behind front counter. Observed inside restroom. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by ware washing area and bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in freezers.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink no sign at bathroom and war washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.