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SOUTH POINTE CAFE

3 WASHINGTON AVE PAVILION BLDG, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.219.3600

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2334295
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · 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 vlad zavatte working for more than
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Oct 11, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 vlad zavatte working for more than
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Time Extended
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 food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. Also, observed Vlad Zavatte trained by Learn2Serve on 03.20.2019 and current, less than four employees present. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sun blocker creams and sprays above reach in cooler near coffee machine.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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 food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 person in charge with reporting responsibilities agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted on top of the oven.
Basic/25-06-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.