ZARI CAFE
1200 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Nov 5, 2024 · 8 visits since January 2024
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.
3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area.
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.
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted at warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside container of rice. Chef removed bowl.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at second walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.