MIAMI RIVER CAFE II
1881 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 hair and did not washed hands at cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026031787 | Feb 17, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair across cook line.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place new gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.
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 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. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair across cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area
Dec 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate12 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.
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 hair and did not washed hands at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (96F - Hot Holding); beef (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee held for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to reheat items.
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 certification for Daisy Herrera expired on 9-10-2025.
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 at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers at kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at chest freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat and chicken thawing improperly at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by the steam table: raw shell eggs stored above dough. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA Oneida Ramirez, expired 03/13/25
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked around kitchen area.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line shelves near cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hairnet. Operator placed hairnet on.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked around kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with seasonings and squeeze bottles with oil near cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
May 29, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked corn inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked.Rice was cooked over 24 hrs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and fan at the kitchen area with accumulation of grease.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above reach in freezer. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage container inside the reach in cooler. Employees were coached not to stored opened beverage inside reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not identified.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (125 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table.As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee reheated pork 190° F.
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 was provided to operator.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped. *
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
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 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 was provided to operator.
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. Observed Kexy Zelaya 18 months, Edel Zavala 6 months.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above preparation table. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored oven door handle.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped.
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.