LIFE TIME MIAMI - LIFE CAFE AND BAR
8778 SW 136 ST, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) at prep table, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 158F). Operator reset water heater. Retested dish machine for final temp - Dishwasher (Temperature 162F)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Dania B.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line and coffee bar.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chocolate protein powder at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F at cook line.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over caesar dressing inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for one hour. Operator added more ice to ice bath for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Dania B.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at coffee bar area.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) at prep table, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar lounge area. Operator added soap.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in front of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cauliflower and bread stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream reach in freezer in bar lounge storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in bar lounge area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in bar lounge area. Operator properly placed sanitizer bucket.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks stored upright at front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of coffee prep area not stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area. Operator added soap.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for employee Jerry Romero expired 10/7/2024.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler in front of cook line torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at dry storage area. Operator labeled sugar.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler, FL 139569, FL 139563, First floor, boiler and electrical room. Observed 5 boilers in the room.
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.