PANTHER CAVE
646 SW 109 AVE, Miami FL 33174 · 786-870-5658
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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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. Manager paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge, towel and knife inside hand sink at washing area. Operator removed items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 87F. Operator placed container on grill to reheat water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover heavily soiled.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside both units across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed salt on shelve across walk in cooler without lid.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); churrasco (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); churrasco (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); beef patties (57F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator since the day before.
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 food employee Yuri hired more than 60 days.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored under slicer next to hand sink at kitchen. Operator placed items on triple sink to wash.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and door interior soiled with food debris. Across cook line.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bag used to cover white rice inside rice cooker. Operator removed the bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (73F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); churrasco (61F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to moved products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed French fries, sweet plantains stored on walk n freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.
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. Observed no food training for any of the employees.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact inside plastic container in contact with flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover at walk in.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager paid during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fryer cleaning tablets stored over food preparation table.
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 form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and at kitchen area.
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. Observed no food training for any of the employees.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed lysol spray bottle not identified with a common name. Employee removed during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from public service food inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between equipment at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact inside plastic container in contact with flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover at walk in.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused toilet stored at kitchen storage next back exit door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.