Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

FL CAFE

1360 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24387840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked spaghetti inside RIC across from cook line. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24387846

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 24387844

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/ Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24387843

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24387841

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 24387845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24387838

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-03-4

Detail 24387842

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

21-12-4

Detail 24387839

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Dec 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53A-05-6

Detail 24269576

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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24269577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24269573

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24269579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 24269575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24269578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24269574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed HWS pipe leaking at kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Time Extended

Dec 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 24267183

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 24267186

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked spaghetti inside RIC across from cook line. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24267189

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 sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by cook line, as per chef from previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 24267181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by cook line, as per chef from previous day.

53A-05-6

Detail 24267188

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/

14-74-7

Detail 24267184

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

14-11-5

Detail 24267180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 24267185

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 24267182

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 24267179

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24267178

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

29-11-4

Detail 24267187

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed HWS pipe leaking at kitchen entrance.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23900047

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler by storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 23900043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23900044

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 2024. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23900046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 23900045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23895378

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler by storage area. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23895383

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above a hand sink located at kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the wall behind reach in cooler located by the cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind the dishwasher machine. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23895381

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. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23895382

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 6 employees working at the time of inspection with no food manager present. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23895379

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 2024. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23895380

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23895384

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches inside mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches throughout cook line floor and behind reach in coolers. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23895376

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23895385

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23895377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by ware washing area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23895386

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by coffee machine. Warning

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23718924

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 23481037

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Yacinta Hernandez expires on 6/6/2024.

36-34-5

Detail 23481036

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23481038

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23302951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23046914

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing his hands. Instructed on proper procedure. He removed gloves and washed hands and placed new ones. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23046910

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger at reach in cooler near cook line.

31A-09-4

Detail 23046907

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with garbage can in front of it located at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23046917

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handsink located at entrance of kitchen.

16-37-1

Detail 23046918

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

53B-02-5

Detail 23046915

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sandra Nunez, Beranabel Gomez and Jose Boj working for more than 60 days with no food handler certification.

02C-02-5

Detail 23046919

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken with no date mark held for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler behind kitchen.

53B-14-5

Detail 23046911

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz Chicas certification expired on 6/6/2024.

36-34-5

Detail 23046916

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 23046912

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted located by reach in cooler next to cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23046908

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 23046906

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

42-01-4

Detail 23046909

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 23046913

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 22670305

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter require vacuum breaker. Currently only has one Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22670307

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked navy mop bucket, operator moved it Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22670308

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in long term storage.

10-20-4

Detail 22670310

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

22-16-4

Detail 22670309

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-12-4

Detail 22670306

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 22280981

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at reach-in cooler at preparation area.

01B-13-4

Detail 22280976

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 tuna, 2 mahi-mahi, and 9 salmon units completely thawed inside their reduced oxygen packages at reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Coached staff in proper thawing process.

29-42-4

Detail 22280977

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed at mop sink splitter.

05-08-4

Detail 22280979

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22280980

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef cooked on Monday not date marked.

24-05-4

Detail 22280984

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single service carry out boxes not stored inverted at dry storage area.

06-09-1

Detail 22280983

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 tuna, 2 mahi-mahi, and 9 salmon items completely thawed inside their reduced oxygen packages at reach-in cooler at kitchen area. Coached staff in proper thawing process.

14-11-5

Detail 22280982

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to reach-in cooler in disrepair near cooking line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22280985

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under hand washing sink at preparation area.

29-20-5

Detail 22280978

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink at preparation area slow draining.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 21818338

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 via email. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 21818335

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21818337

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-24-5

Detail 21818336

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above the prep sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21818334

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven. The manager removed it.** Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.