YES! CAFE 71 ST - BREAKFAST AND BURGER JOINT
601 71 ST, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305.3978897
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (74 F - Cold Holding); Caramelized onions (74 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than one hour. Manager placed items in reach in cooler for cooling.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger above precooked chicken breast inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty container inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink station. Employee restocked it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank without means to be secure by microwave shelf.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard to line shelf underneath the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on kitchen ceiling tiles and vents.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity/ operations charge without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill/ charge not visible or smaller than the letter size used for food items. Observed resort fee not disclosed on the menu. New regulation about operations charge was provided.
Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up in vertical reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area lights.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on hood filters, shelves underneath prep tables and reach in cooler gaskets..
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on counter.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop white rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of walk in cooler damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground near dumpster area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at entrance of walk in cooler missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer and reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 establishment who engage in food preparation, 2 at front of house who prepare smoothies with blenders and 2 in kitchen with no certified manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in container of cooked chicken at top counter at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near exterior door and walk in cooler in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 3 open personal beverage containers with in lid stored on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored in floor in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above single door reach in cooler missing light shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler a cook line soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights in kitchen missing light shield.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line near microwave station.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket, first attempt (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator emptied sanitizer bucket and Sanitizer Bucket, second attempt (Chlorine 100ppm).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter. Employee provided paper towels.
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. Observed only 3 employee food handlers certificates. Observed some employees with no proof of food handlers training. Observed Dana Cerda, Jonly Cherry, Manuela Nazer and Annabella Cicutta.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Employee provided label for spray bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line near microwave station.
May 20, 2024Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Advised employee to discard gloves, wash hands and get a new pair of gloves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles by cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case with beef on a shelf that's not 6 inches high.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottoms with sauce not labeled.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (74 F - Cold Holding); Caramelized onions (74 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than one hour. Manager placed items in reach in cooler for cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventers at mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and spray bottle with degreaser in dry storage room with no label. Manager provided labels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and cook line area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles above kitchen. Observed water damage on ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone stored on prep table kitchen. Employee removed person cellular phone from prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of office door in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cut lettuce stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed bucket 6 inches above ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle inside kitchen. Employee removed tongs from door handle.
Open dumpster lids. Manager closed garbage lids.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. Manager placed wet wiping cloth inside of sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil at cook line with no label. Manager provided label for squeeze bottle.
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with missing backflow preventer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured next to microwave.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole and water damages on ceiling tiles over kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of the back door of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in the back area near 3 sink compartment.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease stains on wall behind grill.
Light not functioning.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Caramelized onions (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (48 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding) ( as per person in charge for less than 4 hrs).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with missing backflow preventer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside white rice next to microwave.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured next to microwave.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole and water damages on ceiling tiles over kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted located near 3 sink compartment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of the back door of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on the floor in storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in the back area near 3 sink compartment.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease stains on wall behind grill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 109 F. The manager on duty removed utensils.
Light not functioning.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer bucket over prep table.
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.