LINI CAFE
9636 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305 227 2822
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-22.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler stored above unwashed produce. Operator removed eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans inside hand wash sink near back prep area. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind steam table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working clear squeeze bottles of oil and sauces with no label near cook line. Operator labeled.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen storage lids inside of the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink, kitchen hand washing sink block by boxes stored in front of the kitchen hand washing sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided 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 employee certification under Javier Martinez expired on 08/31/2025.
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed bathroom located through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Operator is aware that customer need to be escorted to the bathroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef been thawed out at room temperature.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in non food bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside of the front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed pitcher.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Stored food not covered. Observed ham not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken breast over beef.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over vegetables
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of steam table. Observed croqueta (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter as per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of hot box.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ropa vieja not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee was made previous day
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at kitchen near preparation cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor inside walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in storage and walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at walk in cooler and on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use can of tomato sauce stored inside of reach in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth not stored inside of sanitizer bucket at kitchen area
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-22.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.
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 clean up procedures via email to person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.scoop. Stored on lentils ice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic crates stored in front of hand sink at kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Cook replenished paper towels.
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to person in charge and some employees reviewed and signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom and sides of back exit door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork tails thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink. Advised cook to turn on cool water over product.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.
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.