SEAMAN CAFE
1180 S AMERICA WAY, Miami FL 33132 · 3053744722
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (108F - Hot Holding) next to rice cooker at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Advised operator to relocate product to kitchen for hot holding.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at front counter. Operator added water to solution for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in top of reach in cooler at front counter.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining very slow at kitchen entrance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at hand sink leaking at kitchen entrance.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed inside walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled at front counter coffee station.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 cooked onions (59F - Cold Holding)l located cook line area. As per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Located at cook line area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter and kitchen.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 12A-09-4 Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook pick up paper from the floor and then handled serving cut lettuce. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Cook removed gloves and wash hands.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers located cooked line area. Operator inverted during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution quaternary 00 ppm at three compartments sink. Recheck quaternary solution at 200ppm..
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw fish and then handled cut lettuce. Observed cook handle raw beef patty and then handled single service container. Cook removed gloves and wash hands.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Located three compartments sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Towel inside hand wash sink located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled located near walk in cooler.
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. Rosa, Besy, Norma.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table rust near oven.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water inside reach in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils not inverted near three compartments sink kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); located outside reach in cooler as per operator less than two hours. Operated store inside reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees bottle of water located cook line area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee foam container with Medicine located on top of cook line area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (58F - Cold Holding) more than four hours located at cook line area. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (69F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (58F - Cold Holding) more than four hours located at cook line area. See stop sale.
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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Located cook line area observed employee bottle of water and drink.
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil stored near walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located front counter area near coffee machine. Operator stored inside in sanitizing solution.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink front counter area.
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.