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TRUE BARISTAS COFFEE

1395 BRICKELL AVE STE 140 & 160, Miami FL 33131

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336629
Grade history
JUL 23
DEC 23
JUL 24
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2024026225Feb 9, 2024Sep 16, 2024$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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
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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provide we needed it.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood bags in contact with frozen foods, inside reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most RIC.
Basic/14-33-4
Feb 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 two employees hired over 60 days with no employee training Elizabeth Garcia and Claudia Diaz
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 9, 2024 · No proof of required state approved employee training for Elizabeth Garcia and Claudia Diaz hired more than 60 days ago. Admin Complaint
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/05-07-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/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 two employees hired over 60 days with no employee training Elizabeth Garcia and Claudia Diaz
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Warning
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Frozen food in contact with nonfood grade bags RIC and RIF
High priority/14-31-5
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.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All kitchen employees working with food.
Basic/13-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient temperature inside Deli case cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Accumulation on food debris on top of kitchen oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Muffin batter thawed in room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5

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.