SPA CAFE (THE)
1 QUAY BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305-895-7100
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) located under prep table.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above a container with cooked potatoes at reach in cooler by ware washing area.
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 (Chlorine 200+ppm) at ware washing area. Employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at ware washing area soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink kitchen. Employee provided.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink ware washing area. Employee provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled by ware washing area and prep area and cook line.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes next to hand wash sink by ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled by kitchen and prep area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign provided at hand sink front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by ware washing area.
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cooked ham on shelves, operator stored properly during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on quinoa container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine, operator moved to dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container at kitchen area, operator stored properly during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers across 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning floor and proceeded to put gloves with no hand wash. Coach employee to wash hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready to-eat food. Observed raw pork container stored over flour tortillas at reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Employee relocated correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at prep area across cook line. Observed slicer soiled under prep table near cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mixer stored on front of hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee moved to the side.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by cook line. Employee removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees at the establishment prepping food.Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided. Observed no soap at hand sink by front counter. Employee provided.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
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 Nicol Rosas certificate expired 05-2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed kids toys stored at front counter across white chest freezer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook while preparing food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside chocolate powder and caramel across three compartment sink. Employee stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS Togo boxes stored on floor by front counter.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled under prep table near cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mixer stored on front of hand sink ware washing area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink cook line. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink ware washing area. Employee provided.
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 Nicol Rosas certificate expired 05-2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled dusty by cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board by prep table cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on reach in coolers gaskets soiled prep area across cook line.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled gaskets soiled by ware washing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor by three compartment sink. Employee stored correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with water and cooking oil not labeled at cook line prep area. Employee labeled.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees answered personal phone call, and proceeded to put gloves on without washing hands first. Coached employee to how to wash hands properly before engaging food.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed person in charge no knowledge about big 6 foodborne illnesses.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled near cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw, employee marked smoked salmon with a marker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink ware washing area. Manager provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink front counter. Employee provided the soap.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed cook unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of chicken, provided hot tips temperatures to employee and discussed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email, employee printed and posted at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside grains at storage dry area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents heavily dusty above cook line, preparation area and ware washing area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean mixer bowl stored on floor under prep table near three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed big white cutting board at prep table near ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse and jacket stored above clean plates shelves storage. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed three wet cloths stored under cutting board across cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink coffee station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkey thawing inside container at prep table. Employee put to thaw on prep sink with running cold water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cooking oil not labeled at preparation table across cook line.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed employee provided text kit for Quaternary.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table at kitchen. Employee removed the bottle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated inside reach in cooler at prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside flour container with handle in contact with product at prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F on flat grill. Employee turn up the heat for reheat.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at coffee station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table at kitchen. Employee removed the bucket.
May 21, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brush in use at coffee station.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside flour container handle touching flour. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table at kitchen. Employee stored sanitizer bucket on bottom shelf under prep table.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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. Ingrid Sarmiento, Jessi Flore, Maria Rodriguez, Elieser Bastidas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located cook line area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) located under prep table.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottles of degreaser and gloves inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Kitchen observed oven, stove, Meat Slicer, prep tables, reach in cooler no hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Sanchez.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Ingrid Sarmiento, Jessi Flore, Maria Rodriguez, Elieser Bastidas.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Quaternary 00 ppm.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located cook line area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Near three compartment sink kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour plastic containers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing Water at 75°f located cook line area. Operator removed the water during inspection.
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.