Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CAFE BASTILLE

538 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
2 High Priority
May 8, 2026
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24564694

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shelled eggs stored above dice potatoes inside reach in cooler near walk in. Chef rearrange and stored on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24564701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (67F - Cold Holding) on the counter. Per operator, pulled from walk in cooler around 8:30. Operator placed back in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

53B-16-4

Detail 24564692

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee washing dishes could not answer the correct chlorine concentration required for dishwashing machine. Employee was coached on the spot. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 24564691

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test kit is for quaternary but establishment uses chlorine.

16-54-4

Detail 24564693

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed front area Dishwasher (Temperature 149); Ran machine again, 2nd test front area Dishwasher (Temperature 150) Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24564700

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom closer to exit door.

32-12-6

Detail 24564704

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both unisex bathrooms.

16-55-4

Detail 24564703

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Second test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

33-14-4

Detail 24564698

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

40-06-5

Detail 24564697

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to coffee/creamer vessels in the front counter. Also observed personal water bottle stored on the kitchen counter next to steam unit.

14-11-5

Detail 24564696

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition the door gaskets of reach in coolers at prep table and RIC near walk in.

35B-01-4

Detail 24564699

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap below on exit door by restrooms.

33-19-4

Detail 24564695

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-10-4

Detail 24564707

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

23-03-4

Detail 24564705

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler at prep table and reach in cooler near walk in. Observed soiled vent inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with slime the splash guard and water knobs for handwashing sink in the kitchen Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24564706

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 24564702

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths on top of prep table, kitchen counters, and in stove area and front counter.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-02-4

Detail 23974739

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23974740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per chef had product at cook line. Observed liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line filled over the fill line.

11-27-4

Detail 23974737

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. Provided to operator via email.

31A-11-4

Detail 23974738

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS at cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 23974731

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at HWS at cook line.

02C-02-5

Detail 23974736

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 prior.

22-20-5

Detail 23974735

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

14-09-4

Detail 23974732

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23974734

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by coffee machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23974733

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

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 23506995

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure and be did it. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23506985

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of pancake batter at walk in cooler. Manager relocated product. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23506990

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside handsink located at cafe station. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23506989

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

24-05-4

Detail 23506987

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23506996

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23506992

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at coffee station. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23506991

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23506988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Gaskets soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23506986

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 23506993

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

36-27-5

Detail 23506994

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by walk in cooler and reach in cooler across cook line.

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-03-5

Detail 22963928

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager placed moved them to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22963922

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without washing hand and changing gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22963925

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed No label on cooked chicken held for more than 24 hours. Manager placed label. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22963923

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above 3 compartment sink at kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 22963929

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted it. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22963927

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board at preparation table groove across from cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22963926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22963924

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area across from cook line.

Jan 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 22560969

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located in the front counter.

05-08-4

Detail 22560968

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.