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SEEME CAFE

180 NW 183 ST STE 103, Miami Gardens FL 33169 · 786-277-1850

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336904
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
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Nov 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Time Extended
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 Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training. Time Extended
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 door metal reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 48F. No food items are stored inside. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label. Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 large propane tanks in the kitchen attached to a stove.
/48-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Observed 1 large propane tanks in the kitchen attached to a stove. Time Extended
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed picklize (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (55F - Cold Holding); goat (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed picklize (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (55F - Cold Holding); goat (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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 Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 door metal reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of 2 door metal reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 large propane tanks in the kitchen attached to a stove.
/48-04-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); pickliz (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); pickliz (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Anita Nelson with an expired certificate.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean buckets wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed onions and cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-10-4
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
/48-04-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed pot with cooking oil on a 3 burner stove attached to a propane tank next to the 3 compartment sink with no hood system. Operator removed burner, and propane tank from the establishment.
/45-04-4
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (46F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed rice and peas (46F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
High priority/01B-36-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Operator discarded item.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Operator discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice and flour containers with no name label. Operator placed name.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in the kitchen with water marks.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on the top shelves stored improperly. Operator inverted it.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Observed spoon in the pikliz container touching the food, operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing in standing water at the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed marinated chicken inside a Home Depot orange container.
High priority/14-15-4
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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Email form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and peas, pickle, raw chicken, and shredded turkey with no date label, as per operator made 3 days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage and a hole on top of prep table and entrance to the bathroom.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator food container inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Advised operator to segregate meals from the restaurant food. Operator stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed green plantains stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at front counter heavily soiled. Operator clean it during the inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen area, ware washing area and front counter not organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed ice machine, ac unit and coffee machine in the hallway to the bathroom not in use. Operator agreed to discard items.
Basic/33-31-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in the dinning room, kitchen and hallway soiled.
Basic/36-10-4

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.