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MIAM CAFE

2750 NW 3 AVE STE 21, Miami FL 33127 · (305) 833-0053

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334428
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and immediately touch clean cutting board without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed pack of raw shelled eggs store on prep table at ambient temperature. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store whip cream. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to prep table with torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed on proper procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored on bacon and French fries at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table stored on front of handsink by kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by exit door.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and freezer at establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers stored by dry storage area.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Sep 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed on proper procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored on bacon and French fries at reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Yarinis Plain expired on 7-1-2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table stored on front of handsink by kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled, employee removed and ice and cleaned machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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 tilapia at cook line not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed fish from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
Basic/08B-47-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by exit door.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink by entrance of kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and freezer at establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers stored by dry storage area.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed red microwave located in kitchen with soiled door handle. Operator wiped down immediately.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink in back prep area and employee restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary solution at the prep table. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bin inside hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed public unisex restroom with uncovered waste receptacle.
Basic/32-12-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located near ware washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located at the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink near ware washing area leaking water from pipe.
Basic/29-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line with accumulated grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled near cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled near cook line. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed damage to wall behind three compartment sink. Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris buildup inside. Observed oven near cook line with food debris buildup inside.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed microwave with food debris buildup inside. Observed oven near cook line with food debris buildup inside. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer near cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across cook line. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Observed wall behind cook line soiled. Time Extended
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products have been there since 9AM. Operator discarded immediately.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there at 9AM. Operator discarded immediately.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers at hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance near front counter.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled near cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind three compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle at front counter. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris buildup inside. Observed oven near cook line with food debris buildup inside.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in employee unisex bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer near cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink plumbing leaking water underneath.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles near cook line containing oil and soy sauce not labeled. Operator placed labels immediately.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 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
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of vitamin supplement near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed bowl.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container with no handle. Operator removed bowl immediately.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex employee's bathroom receptacle with no lid.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at the dry rack station with water on the outer rims.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep line in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior in dry storage area soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen not stored in quaternary sanitizer solution. Operator discarded cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.