MARTHA'S COURT HOUSE CAFE
3136 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 786.252.2991
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator made the payment during the inspection confirmation number 236038285.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking order then putting gloves on to prepare the order with no hand wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside of reach in cooler behind register.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer behind register.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer behind register. Observed soiled hood filters.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed beans inside reach in cooler not covered. Operator placed a lid onsite.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the cook line in kitchen area.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork inside "thank-you" bags. Operator had employee switch out the bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen pork stored over frozen empanadas inside reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used for other purposes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator is going to print license and display when he is available.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. As per operator, waste company has not came by yet.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole above service station near entrance. As per operator, they are planning to do minor repairs in the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled, three compartment sink in kitchen soiled and hand sink in front service station soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residues in RIC at service station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine container stored in kitchen above prep table.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meats stored in non food grade bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (106F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen. As per operator less than one hour. Operator placed rice on stove top to reheat.
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 to operator during inspection.
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. Provided during inspection to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front station hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in dry rice container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cookline soiled with excessive grease and old food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor in front service area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line soiled with grease and old food debris. Observed hood and hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of oven soiled. Observed three compartment sink in kitchen soiled. Observed hand sink in front service station soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from the restroom and put on gloves. The manager told her to rewash her hands in the kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a shopping bag in a chest freezer. The moved the item to a food grade bag.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of the steam table. The manager removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the front counter. The manager put the bottles on a shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The manager removed the tongs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed slow the handwashing sink across from the steam table.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator made the payment during the inspection confirmation number 236038285.
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 provided.
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. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour and a squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled.
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.