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HIDEOUT CAFE LLC

425 NE 22ND ST # 203, Miami FL 33137 · 305-967-8700

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334988
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.

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

8 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray (Chlorine 0ppm); manager prepared new solution. Recheck; spray (Chlorine 50ppm).
High priority/22-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee to wash hands first and then put new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon container stored above a container with cook chicken. Manager rearranged products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and utensils stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the new menu not identified as a raw. Owner put a mark to identify.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook chicken container not date marked at reach in cooler. As per manager prepared day prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler bottom soiled by front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored by mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Brice Ikouebe.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Observed no manager certificate for Brice Ikouebe. Admin Complaint
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Under prep area by juice prep area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink at bathroom.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 7, 2025 · Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink at bathroom. Time Extended
Sep 4, 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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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee preparing coffee without wash hands first. Coached employee to wash hands before start working with food preparation.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Brice Ikouebe.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler certificate for Alberto Ventura hired more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with Lysol not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dishwasher dusty.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed plastic cutting boards no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open cup stored above clean equipment and clean dishes by prep area near mixers.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and keys stored on prep table by juice prep area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Under prep area by juice prep area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored inside a box at bathroom.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by prep area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink at bathroom.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Observed two employees while preparing food. Repeat Violation. Time Extended
Water leaking from a faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the handle preparation sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Observed water leaking from the handle preparation sink. Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over milk containers at reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-11-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per employee took products out for preparation less than 2 hours. Employee took products to freezer for rapid chill. Recheck raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (42F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees no proof of training for Alberto and Paula hired more than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray plastic bottles with Lysol and Clorox not labeled at preparation area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at preparation area and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near toaster area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from a faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the handle preparation sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at toaster area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed as per manager only clean with water the food contact surface (cutting boards) at preparation area. No sanitizer bucket available.
High priority/22-11-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked eggs (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hours was due to open and closed refrigerator constantly. Manager relocated the eggs to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Belen Ponce person in charge no food manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offered raw smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
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. Observed as per manager 3 new employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed ginger shots for customers self served no labeled as specified by law.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw smoked salmon offered on the menu and no consumer advisory. The consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles as per manager Lysol with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee drinking a juice from open container at preparation area. Manager was informed that employee cannot eat or drink at preparation area. Manager closed the cup and send it to front area.
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees at preparation area without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed full of flies above at preparation area.
Basic/35B-08-4/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ginger shots for customers self served no labeled.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Two Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers and glass containers. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed ginger shots not properly labeled.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water per three minutes 72°f.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling tile missing. Bathroom.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Oat Milk, coconut milk.
Basic/08B-38-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ginger shots.
Basic/02D-03-4

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.