MILLERS CAFETERIA
13439 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33175 · (305)559-1706
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside WIC.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed produce inside the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris inside the deli meat slicer.
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, cooked soup, cooked ground beef inside WIC with no date marked. As per cook from previous day.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle stored on prep table next to kitchen oven.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed beans bag on floor at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon and raw sausages stored above unwashed fruit inside the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat ham inside the walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine in sanitizing bucket over 200 ppm. Employee diluted solution to 100ppm.
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 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris inside the deli meat slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dust pan inside handwash sink in the front area. Employee removed.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at hand-wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle stored on prep table in front area. Employee moved to a non food area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the handle of reach cooler housing beverages in the front area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside three reach in freezers located in front area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use spatula stored on an empty soiled egg carton. Employee removed utensil for washing and discarded egg carton tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelving used to store clean food pans next to stove grill. Observed soiled an oven being used for storage of clean pots and pans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled where knives are stored on a knife magnet.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors in the front prep area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at front handwashing sink, employee provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water at front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with hole at dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red beans being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed white rice with date marked from 2/1/25. Operator discarded it.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed white rice with date marked from 2/1/25. Operator discarded it.
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. Emailed the form to operator.
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.
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. Employee name Diana with 3 months of being hired.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under leaking under three compartment sink and hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty pot inside the hand sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator removed the pot.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located front counter.
Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior soiled, located at front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside of thank you bag at reach in freezer at front counter. Operator discarded thank you bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the products needed to be relocated. Operator rearranged products
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 via email to operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Operator discarded brush.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer doesn't work.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup and cooked pork with no date marking. As operator for approximately 2 days prior. Operator placed date marking.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees training all expired on 09-01-23.
Ice buildup in wide chest reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled dripping grease at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several containers in the walk in cooler with old labels.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Discussed with operator and provided handouts.
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. Discussed with operator and provided form.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container without label. Employee labeled it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice and green peas at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled and soiled reach in freezer gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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