MIAM CAFE
2300 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-833-0053
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Employee placed eggs on shelves..
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Employee eating while preparing food. Observed at kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers for sugar, salt, not properly labeled.
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink located at cook line.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located at cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On top of stove at cook line. Stove is not working. Cook using the play wood piece as base.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From previous inspections (AC cited) for new hood installed in the kitchen without plans.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen slicer soiled.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at kitchen new hood with suppression system, new stove, fryer and grill.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed spoon's container soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for hand sink located at front counter.
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at kitchen new hood with suppression system, new stove, fryer and grill.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at kitchen new hood with suppression system, new stove, fryer and grill.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed scoop from machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Oct 1, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole in ceiling.
Towel used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Kitchen.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer at front reach in cooler for desserts.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Employee placed eggs on shelves..
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
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.