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ZARI CAFE

1200 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Miami Beach FL 33139

Last inspected Nov 5, 2024 · 8 visits since January 2024

□ 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
Licence2336949
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 24
NOV 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line.
Basic/24-05-4/Return visit Nov 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); French fries (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per chef since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above preparation table across cook line.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 10, 2024 · Observed rib eye and rack lamb not identified as raw and covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up eggs are no longer sold at establishment. Time Extended
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up eggs not identified as raw on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Victoria, Taylor, Devon, Chris, and Johana working for more than 60 days with not food handlers training. Manager provided proof that food handler training material was ordered on 04.16 and was supposed to be received on 04.24.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of flour. Manager removed container with no handle.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at warewashing area.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 24, 2024 · Operator ordered books on 04.16 and they are arriving 04.24 or 04.25. Time Extended
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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 chef with employee reporting responsibilities agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice. Chef removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at second walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.