MILLER'S CAFE
10759 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305-301-7395
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from October 1, 2025. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019036277 | Jul 9, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen area and front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage tiles in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area and front counter area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition the door gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the handwash sink in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Also observed soiled hood filters at the cook line.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over bread in the reach in cooler inside the kitchen. Employee moved shelled eggs to the bottom below bread.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); empanadas (108F); croquetas (97F - Hot Holding). Per employee, items were there since yesterday. Employee discarded food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); empanadas (108F); croquetas (97F - Hot Holding). Per employee, it was placed in hot holding unit yesterday. Employee discarded food items.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen area and front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage tiles in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area and front counter area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed observed Oct. 1, 2025 posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition the door gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the handwash sink in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Also observed soiled hood filters at the cook line.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from October 1, 2025. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic water bottles inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles near front counter and dining area with water damage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles at the front counter station cracked.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep station not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler torn gasket at kitchen area. Observed shelves over microwave at preparation area in poor repair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage at kitchen entrance next to triple sink at ware washing area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler interior wall soiled with food debris.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. EMPANADAS (90F - Hot Holding); TEQUENOS (91F - Hot Holding); CROQUETTE (89F - Hot Holding) as per employee more than six hours located in display at front counter. Employee discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. EMPANADAS (90F - Hot Holding); TEQUENOS (91F - Hot Holding); CROQUETTE (89F - Hot Holding) as per employee more than six hours located in display at front counter. Employee discarded items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom no appear towels. Observed in ladies restroom no paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom no soap
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and front counter not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles by restrooms damaged and in poor repair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler torn gasket at kitchen area. Observed shelves over microwave at preparation area in poor repair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage at kitchen entrance next to triple sink at ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease under fryers and range located at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler interior wall soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind handwashing sink at kitchen area soiled with grease debris.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 croquettes (127F - Hot Holding); empanadas de ham y cheese (103F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom and front counter handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom and front counter handwashing sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by 3 compartment sink, entrance of kitchen and bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom and front counter handwashing sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at the front counter.
May 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Located in the back of the restaurant.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Located in the back of the restaurant.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Around the kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 36 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate21 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 employee conducted multiple tasks around the kitchen without washing hands.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. According to chef establishment serves raw shrimp ceviche as a special every week.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple ready to eat products stored inside than you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat croquettes in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 53°f in front of reach in cooler. Operator placed milk container in back reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not familiar with the dishwashing procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, microwave interior, oven interior, ice machine, toaster soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple items stored inside hand sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw shrimp ceviche and is not identified on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and bathroom.
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. For some new hired employees
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed 1 thermometer that starts at 45°f which will no be able to check cold holding temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked items in reach in cooler from previous day not dated.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans in back of kitchen area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. In front bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee personal food items stored on top shelf inside reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed woman purses stored in preparation table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in charge of restaurant that is also the cook.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under cookline
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Located in the back of the restaurant.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Located in the back of the restaurant.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Around the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen reach in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front pastry box.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment exterior heavily soiled. Orange juice machine in front counter.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink located in the back of the restaurant blocked with multiple items. According to employee mop water gets dumped on the floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. All around the restaurant.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in front counter
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at cook line and front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near steam table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked near back exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near garbage can at kitchen.
Mar 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over fries at reach in freezer at kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer at kitchen.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at cook line and front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with heavy accumulation of dust near bathrooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near steam table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked near back exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near garbage can at kitchen.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over fries at reach in freezer at kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer at kitchen.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains near steam table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at cook line and front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with heavy accumulation of dust near bathrooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed near steam table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile cracked near back exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near 3 compartment sink at kitchen, near back exit door, inside women's bathroom and at front counter area. Also observed hole and water marks on ceiling near bathroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near garbage can at 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.