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UNION RESTAURANT & CAFE

150 SE 3RD AVE #120B, Miami FL 33131

Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2328422
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook touching soiled clothes and then engaging in food preparation. No hand washing.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chop lettuce at 55 f on the cold make line. Cook placed the item inside the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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/Repeat Violation
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler, top surfaces of all kitchen shelves from residue.
Basic/23-24-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front reach in cooler interior soil.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back dishwasher area wall soiled throughout.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/05-07-4
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean where needed from food debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen area.
Basic/21-38-4
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance, to walk in cooler door gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 paid on 2-1-24 confirmation 236051483
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic/24-07-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Seals holes to kitchen walls where needed.
Basic/36-24-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.