MIRI'S CAFE
3915 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33140
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand sink located at the front.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands inside 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is solid.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to rinse towels.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed chemical products in spray bottles spray bottles without labels.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onion on the walk in cooler floor.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers shelving is rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on the wall behind the oven.
Water draining onto floor surface.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water. Employee rewashed his hands correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Can opener was sent to the ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside hand sink at the kitchen area. Employee send it to the ware washing area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand sink located at the front.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in ware washing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets when handling food.
Food stored on floor. Observed whole liquid eggs boxes on walk in cooler floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water ( water was at 72F). Employee discarded the water.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee replaced it for a clean one.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen veggie soups thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the item under cold running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on the walls.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 touching his body and then, engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 47.4 F left on the top of the cooler for approximately 30 minutes as per employee. Employee moved it to inside the cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing inside the hand sink. Owner moved it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense corn bread.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease residue on oven handle.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee inside the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee moved it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed pasteurized eggs in plastic containers on walk in cooler floor.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on the kitchen wall.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling dirty can opener and returning to work, placed gloves on, but he didn't wash his hands. Employee washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over cut washed potatoes inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted them.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife inside the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand sink located next to the steam. Owner restocked the station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed and posted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees start wearing the hats.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Owner moved them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of debris on shelves underneath the table where the steam is located.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted walk in cooler shelves.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled towel in use. Owner asked the employee to wash the towel.
Sep 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired 3/13/2023 for Yehoshua Nobel.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior exit door has a gap underneath.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler are rusted.
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired 3/13/2023 for Yehoshua Nobel.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior exit door has a gap underneath.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located in front of the flat top with accumulation of soil residues
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler are rusted.
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above boiled eggs inside walk in cooler.Employee inverted the storage order.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in the bucket 300 ppm. Employee added water, then 50 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of too strong chlorine sanitizer concentration in the bucket.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands inside the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine line draining into the hand sink located at the front.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate expired 3/13/2023 for Yehoshua Nobel.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old debris,
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. Missing certificates for Yohana, and Jeans.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease on microwave handle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees without hair restrain engaged in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior exit door has a gap underneath.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor dirty.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer located in the back of the dining room area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice inside the ice bin. Person in charge moved the ice scoop to a container
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler located in front of the flat top with accumulation of soil residues
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler are rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on the wall.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
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.