Kendall, Miami-Dade County

CAFE BEA PINECREST

8739 SW 136TH ST, Kendall, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
5 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 24441139

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining containers of sandwiches inside walk in cooler.

14-31-5

Detail 24441136

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer.

08A-11-5

Detail 24441133

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over bottled beer inside walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 24441137

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bagels inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed apples inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 24441141

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for melted butter, missing time mark. Operator able to prove time started for melted butter, added time mark. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 24441129

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork removed from freezer not properly time tracked stored inside walk in cooler. Advised operator to update date when removing products from freezer.

53B-10-4

Detail 24441134

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24441130

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24441128

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24441135

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24441132

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24441138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24441131

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at kitchen entrance slow draining.

46-01-4

Detail 24441140

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked next to employee bathroom.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 24197434

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

03A-03-5

Detail 24197426

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 24197430

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area. Operator converted one portion of three compartment sink into hand sink missing splash guards. Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 24197423

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24197420

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 24197432

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 at time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24197433

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. Admin Complaint

53B-10-4

Detail 24197422

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24197429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24197424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24197425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24197427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

10-08-5

Detail 24197421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 24197431

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24197428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 10Basic: 6Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 24014961

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.

03A-03-5

Detail 24014956

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on top of prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 24014950

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan.

31A-04-4

Detail 24014959

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed and replaced with three compartment sink at coffee bar area.

02B-01-5

Detail 24014958

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon salad, not marked as raw on menu. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24014954

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

53A-05-6

Detail 24014962

Intermediate - 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 at time of inspection no certified food manager present with 4+ employees working.

31B-02-4

Detail 24014957

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance and prep area.

51-16-7

Detail 24014946

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage area in kitchen converted into employee bathroom and hand sink converted into three compartment sink at coffee bar station at front counter with no plans submitted. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24014953

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance.

03G-50-1

Detail 24014960

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment vacuum sealing raw beef and cooked potatoes (cook chill) without HACCP plan. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 24014949

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee food handler training certificates missing date of birth.

41-17-4

Detail 24014964

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap not labeled in dish area.

22-20-5

Detail 24014948

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

35B-01-4

Detail 24014951

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 24014947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs, tomatoes, and cooler with cooked pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 24014955

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 24014952

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 24014963

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.