Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

BUENA VIBRA CAFE

1680 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jul 2, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 23847906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. Warning Time Extended

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 23846580

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her glove after completing a task then put on gloves without washing her hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23846581

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23846578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23846579

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. Warning

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 23392969

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23392970

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool. Time Extended

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 23228927

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink with a drying rack in the sanitizer compartment. The operator removed the drying rack filled the sink with water and chlorine at 100 ppms. The dishes were rehashed rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23228928

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of plastic cutlery blocking access to the sink in the ware washing room.

16-37-1

Detail 23228922

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23228926

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing room.

53B-01-5

Detail 23228923

Intermediate - 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 the following food handlers training certificates expired Claudia and Sandra.

31B-03-4

Detail 23228921

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23228925

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool.

31B-04-4

Detail 23228929

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the lobby restroom and ware washing room.

25-05-4

Detail 23228924

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cutlery kits and plastic cups on the floor.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22556738

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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: - 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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning the operator submitted plans to plan review and is waiting to here back from review. Time Extended

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 22504376

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22504375

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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: 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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22353444

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter milk (56F - Cold Holding). As per the bartender it was outside to complete an order and was just put in the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22353443

Intermediate - 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. Form provided. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22353445

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 22353442

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area and bar.

51-16-7

Detail 22353446

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 on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22353447

Intermediate - 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. Form provided and signed.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21611109

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave located under kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 21611110

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored in handwash sink at coffee station.

51-16-7

Detail 21611108

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. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 21611107

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food/food preparation area. Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping, used at coffee station to brush away coffee debris.

27-16-4

Detail 21611106

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon arrival hot water at handwash sink next to coffee station was turned off, no hot water observed. Hot water was turned back on, rechecked hot water at minimum temperatures of 100F and above. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21611104

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under small containers of yogurt inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21611105

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed small plastic container of sugar not labeled, located near coffee station.

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20769615

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. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Submit plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: At time of inspection spoke with Ms. Nancy the architect, she informed us plans are ready and will be submitted to Tallahassee for approval. Plans are still pending final approval from city of Miami Beach, any discrepancies will be notified to DBPR. Time Extended

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20631620

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. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Submit plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20631619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to food service breakfast station and restroom used by food employees located at pool area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Time Extended

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 20435927

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a plastic storage container of butter individual wrapped (82°F - Cold Holding) and a box of cream cheese (71°F - Cold Holding) all holding at room temperature from the previous day/overnight, located on storage shelves next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. General manager discarded all food items at the time of inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20435928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a plastic storage container of butter individual wrapped (82°F - Cold Holding) and a box of cream cheese (71°F - Cold Holding) all holding at room temperature from the previous day/overnight, located on storage shelves next to reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20435933

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stacked on top of handwash sink located next to three compartment sink at kitchen/breakfast prep area. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20435936

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine testing strips provided at the time of inspection. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20435932

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to food service breakfast station. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20435934

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. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20435931

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to food service breakfast station. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20435930

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 82°F located at handwash sink next to food service station, after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20435935

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans and trays stored on storage shelves, not kept inverted, located at kitchen area next to convection oven. Observed plastic containers stored on kitchen floor next to reach in cooler. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20435929

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to food service breakfast station and restroom used by food employees located at pool area. Warning

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20903550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese packets (60F - Cold Holding); butter packets (58F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler at kitchen area less than 4 hours. Advised to move items to reach in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 20903545

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle behind lobby bar and interior of microwave at kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Detail 20903551

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by three compartment sink and counter at kitchen area.

31B-02-4

Detail 20903546

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located behind counter at breakfast area and near three compartment sink at kitchen area.

51-16-7

Detail 20903547

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. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest.

27-16-4

Detail 20903549

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon arrival to handwash sink behind counter at breakfast area, observed no hot water, when faucet handle was turned on, unable to take a temperature. General Manager contacted maintenance to turn hot water on, observed hot water reach minimum temperatures of 100°F and above. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20903552

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located in ice machine behind lobby bar. Manager removed ice scoop handle from ice. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20903553

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind counter at breakfast area.

25-05-4

Detail 20903548

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of deli tissue stored on kitchen floor under prep counter and food containers not kept inverted on shelf above kitchen prep counter. Employee inverted food containers. Corrective Action Taken

14-55-4

Detail 20903544

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives located at kitchen area.