MARKET CANDELA Y CAFE
507 N MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33136 · 305-389-2434
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Confirmation number: 246052947
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Most kitchen cooks.
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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
Show the remaining 11 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris throughout kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen oven with accumulation of food debris inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on kitchen shelves throughout.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled throughout.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed employee head washing sink water draining on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Most kitchen employees.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen oven with heavy food debris inside.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk-in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored above a case of green plantains
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip top reach in coolers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the front counter, observed a container stored inside the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink, observed pans and bowls stored inside the handwashing sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, Ernesto Rodriguez was hired 3 months.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee prepping food with hater restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen and walk in cooler floors.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in cooler: a case of green plantain store on the floor and in the dry storage area, by the ice machine observed a bag of rice on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Confirmation number: 246052947
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers smoked salmon and eggs any style not identified on the menu. Operator marked the opiates on the menu.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, employee Patricia Escudra, employed over 4 months.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the establishment offers and eggs any style. Discussed with the operator and provided the sign.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By the cookline.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Both three containers sinks.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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.