MAYOR'S CAFE
15478 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016 · 7869074173
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form was emailed to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 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 →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 400 ppm. Operator add water, rechecked 100 ppm.
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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form was emailed to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food items. Operator removed it during inspection.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect device over bread, salt shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go food containers, plastic lids on the front line floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located in cafeteria station.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed DW machine located at kitchen no sanitizing properly with 0 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling soil dishes then proceeded to change her gloves before washing her hands prior.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw eggs over cheese spread.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in the hand wash sink at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on prep cooler at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife stored in between a small space between the reach in coolers lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located at cook line.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from washing dirty dishes to store clean dishes without washing hands in between.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw beef patty stored over bananas.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler doors, oven doors at cook line soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, unit located in front of the walk in cooler.
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line sandwich cooler station observed: guacamole mixed (50F - Cold Holding); At cook line observed in stored in containers in ice egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); as per cook out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Instructed employee to discard egg whites. At front line on the countertop observed butter in ramekins (79F - Cold Holding), as per employee out of refrigeration for over 4 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 vacuum breakers missing at mop sink.
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 at kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at coffee station not labeled.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front line on the countertop observed butter in ramekins (79F - Cold Holding), as per employee out of refrigeration for over 4 hours. At cook line observed in stored in containers in ice egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); as per cook out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Instructed employee to discard egg whites. In the walk in cooler observed: pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), as per chef pooled eggs cooling for over 4 hours. Instructed cook to discard eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line sandwich cooler station observed: guacamole mixed (50F - Cold Holding); At cook line observed in stored in containers in ice egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); as per cook out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Instructed employee to discard egg whites. At front line on the countertop observed butter in ramekins (79F - Cold Holding), as per employee out of refrigeration for over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed In the walk in cooler observed: pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), as per chef pooled eggs cooling for over 4 hours. Instructed cook to discard eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 quart commercially processed country gravy at cook line at 80F. As per employee, gravy is heated in larger batches and portioned in quarts and left on counter for service, he also stated food was left out of temperature for less than 1 hour. Employee reheating food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 vacuum breakers missing at mop sink.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know how to calibrate probe thermometer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed package of chicken thawing at kitchen hand wash sink and also observed a bucket in hand wash sink at mop sink closet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No QT test kit on site.
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. Employees Ailin, Orlando, Marcus, Marielena working for over 60 days with no proof of food handling training.
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 at kitchen.
Employee used visibly soiled food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Observed probe thermometer with old food build up and residue.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice at ice chest at front cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer bucket on back cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at coffee station not labeled.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed above reach in cooler located across from cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engage in multiple activities without changing gloves at kitchen. Coached employing proper technique. Employee removed gloves and washed hands before putting new gloves on.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand-sink located across from 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished hand soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area located in the front counter of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed reach in freezer soiled located across from walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled located at kitchen across from cook line.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer located in the kitchen next to oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the time of the inspection observed cutting board soiled with mold like substance.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the time of the inspection observed utensil stored touching in container of corn beef hash at reach in cooler across from cook-line.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface At the time of the inspection observed interior of the ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the time of the inspection observed interior oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed gasket in reach in coolers soiled located in the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At the time of the inspection observed reach in cooler interior soiled located in the front line.
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