MAMALE CAFE
1017 KANE COUNCOURSE, Bay Harbor Islands FL 33154 · 786.6489045
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026012102 | Jan 5, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $360 |
| 1--2021024035 | Mar 16, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back area of kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Observed hair restraints were provided.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at pizza area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back area of kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Observed hair restraints were provided.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at pizza area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease.
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates.
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 any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station.
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates.
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 any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags being utilized for storing bread.
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. Form was provided to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates.
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 any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint for all employees.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven. Employee placed pizza boxes above ground.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brushes use for different sauces.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of some dust on the wall.
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.