MUSEUM TOWER CAFE
150 W FLAGLER ST 175, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna Nicoise Salad not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal food. Operator fixed menu at time of inspection.
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 food manager certificate.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed two bags of frozen chicken in reduced oxygen packaged without a HACCP plan inside walk in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no copy of current license.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
No No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink located at front counter. Operator add sign.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen entrance.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breakers on splitter at mop sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in the kitchen area. Also observed in 2nd floor storage area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed personal water bottle and opened juice stored on ice machine and in WIC.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hws in front area.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in kitchen across from stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed potato container stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer chest.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walk in cooler soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler across from stove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed sugar removed from original packaging with no label.
Jan 6, 2025Warning 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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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter available for salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken Empanadas (119F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near reach in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in kitchen across from stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed potato container stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer chest.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of walk in cooler soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler across from stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed spoons in metal container not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed sugar removed from original packaging with no label.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank you" grocery bags inside walk in freezer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon under menu items " bay avocado toast" and "salmon bay sandwich", items identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating that menu items are covered under the consumer advisory.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottles of fabulous all-purpose cleaner and sanitizer not labeled, stored under three compartment sink at kitchen area. Employee labeled spray bottles.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean utensils stored under soap dispenser located near handwash sink at front counter.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed glass mugs, cups and dishware stored next to kitchen handwash sink, no splash guard provided.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plastic containers stored on floor at upstairs storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cookline.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean plastic containers located at upstairs storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed small plastic containers of almonds, granola, hemp seeds, chia seeds and other food items not labeled stored at kitchen area.
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.