HIDEOUT CAFE LLC
425 NE 22ND ST # 203, Miami FL 33137 · 305-967-8700
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray (Chlorine 0ppm); manager prepared new solution. Recheck; spray (Chlorine 50ppm).
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.
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.
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.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl and utensils stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed.
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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler bottom soiled by front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored by mop sink.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Brice Ikouebe.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Under prep area by juice prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Brice Ikouebe.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with Lysol not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dishwasher dusty.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed plastic cutting boards no longer cleanable.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Under prep area by juice prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in freezer and reach in coolers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored inside a box at bathroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by prep area.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
Water leaking from a faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the handle preparation sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over milk containers at reach in cooler.
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).
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray plastic bottles with Lysol and Clorox not labeled at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at preparation area and dishwasher area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near toaster area.
Water leaking from a faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the handle preparation sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Belen Ponce person in charge no food manager certificate.
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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed ginger shots for customers self served no labeled as specified by law.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles as per manager Lysol with no label.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees at preparation area without hair restraint.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed full of flies above at preparation area.
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.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Two Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers and glass containers. Operator removed during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed ginger shots not properly labeled.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Oat Milk, coconut milk.
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.
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