Miami, Miami-Dade County

PUROAST COFFEE

632 S MIAMI AVE, Miami, FL 33130

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Mar 2, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-42-4

Detail 24404643

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53B-16-4

Detail 24404644

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate at thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff.

22-20-5

Detail 24404638

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24404641

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-09-4

Detail 24404642

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at kitchen area.

13-07-4

Detail 24404646

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff wearing a watch while doing food preparation. Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 24404640

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at staff doing food preparation at front counter.

14-11-5

Detail 24404647

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at RIC gaskets at front counter.

35B-01-4

Detail 24404639

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

08B-36-4

Detail 24404645

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at container of granola next to HWS.

31B-04-4

Detail 24404637

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

29-20-5

Detail 24404648

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

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 24116596

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed CUT LETTUCE (48F - Cooling)at reach in cooler, as per date mark made two days prior.

03D-07-5

Detail 24116595

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed CUT LETTUCE (48F - Cooling)at reach in cooler, as per date mark made two days prior.

22-20-5

Detail 24116597

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled with debris.

13-07-4

Detail 24116599

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at front counter engaging in food service wearing at watch and bracelet.

14-11-5

Detail 24116598

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line and at front counte torn.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23644871

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23644876

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Using hand sink as a dumb sink.

11-26-1

Detail 23644873

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. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23644875

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Clean kitchen floor underneath all kitchen equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 23644872

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

10-07-4

Detail 23644877

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

22-08-4

Detail 23644870

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

23-03-4

Detail 23644874

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean all kitchen top surfaces of all shelves throughout.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23299785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler at right side of kitchen entrance in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01D-03-5

Detail 23219467

High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator called distribution center and they provided letter during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23219472

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature of 77F by steam table at kitchen entrance. Provided to operator time as a public health control since he utilized for less than 4 hours.

03B-01-6

Detail 23219469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (88F - Hot Holding) on steam table by kitchen entrance. Provided to operator time as a public health control since he utilized for less than 4 hours.

11-27-4

Detail 23219468

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 and operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 23219476

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Aaron Dellers certificate provided by Serve safe expired on 05-15-2024. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23219473

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fried eggs and smoked salmon offered raw on menu not identified. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23219474

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 Aaron Dellers certificate provided by Serve safe expired on 05-15-2024. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23219470

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment menu offers eggs any style without consumer advisory posted. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23219475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler at right side of kitchen entrance in disrepair. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23219471

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22597961

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 manager. Manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22597960

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 22597957

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. Provided to manager. Manager printed and staff signed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22597956

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in kitchen in disrepair.

10-07-4

Detail 22597959

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

23-03-4

Detail 22597958

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

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-73-4

Detail 21861818

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed loose debris underneath kitchen three compartment sink.

22-08-4

Detail 21861813

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

05-09-4

Detail 21861816

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21861817

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 21861815

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

45-04-4

Detail 21861814

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed cooking eggs producing grease vapors Repeat Violation

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 21391321

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21391320

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

16-07-4

Detail 21391313

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21391314

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shell eggs on kitchen floor.

05-09-4

Detail 21391317

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer to most kitchen coolers throughout.

23-03-4

Detail 21391319

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris to kitchen shelves throughout. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 21391318

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-03-4

Detail 21391315

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.

45-04-4

Detail 21391316

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 20819791

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-11-4

Detail 20819790

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Plastic bottles inside employees hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-10-4

Detail 20819785

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

24-05-4

Detail 20819786

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

13-03-4

Detail 20819788

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working with food with no hair restraint.

14-69-4

Detail 20819789

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed kitchen freezer with ice buildup. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20819784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris to kitchen shelves throughout.

36-27-5

Detail 20819787

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls with food spills throughout.

45-04-4

Detail 20819783

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-22-4

Detail 20498177

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

14-69-4

Detail 20498180

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 20498178

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

21-12-4

Detail 20498179

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