MIAMI, Miami-Dade County

CAFETERIA MIAMI

1150 NW 72 AVE STE 160, MIAMI, FL 33126

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Nov 17, 2025
City
MIAMI
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 24193039

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shells eggs stored over raw bacon in standing reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

08B-38-4

Detail 24193038

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of can sodas stored on the floor at preparation kitchen.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-10-4

Detail 24024976

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24024978

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

51-16-7

Detail 24024977

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/. During the routine inspection observed , the following modifications and additions to the establishment were observed: The front counter has been relocated to the take-out area. A wall has been constructed to separate the kitchen from the front counter area. Three (3) electric stoves and one (1) double fryer have been installed, along with two (2) hood systems for ventilation. An additional double standing reach-in cooler has been placed near the food preparation area. The operator has installed a new hand sink at the front counter. A coffee machine, one (1) chest freezer, and three (3) reach-in cooler units have also been added to the front counter area. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24024975

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24024974

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's and women's bathroom. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-69-4

Detail 23572212

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.

10-17-4

Detail 23572210

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment by the flip top and the preparation table. During the inspection employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23572209

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

22-16-4

Detail 23572211

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors flip top ric interior soiled.

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 23238146

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked beef held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler, located at front counter. As per operator food was prepared 48 hours before the inspection.

36-27-5

Detail 23238145

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the kitchen stove.

42-01-4

Detail 23238144

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

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 22674708

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracked raw eggs shells, and then touched bread without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee discarded bread, and wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22674704

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. Discussed with employee and provided email handout.

31A-11-4

Detail 22674707

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stored plastic bag inside hand washing sink.

23-24-4

Detail 22674712

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler handles soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 22674711

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup stored on top of preparation table, located at cooking line. Employee removed beverage cup. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22674713

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.

14-69-4

Detail 22674703

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22674709

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

22-16-4

Detail 22674705

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

42-01-4

Detail 22674706

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

45-04-4

Detail 22674710

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer, and three electric stoves, located in the kitchen with no hood suppression system. Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Total: 1

45-04-4

Detail 22442817
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer in the kitchen with no hood suppression system. Observed employee deep frying sweet plantains, empanadas and croquettes. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

01A-03-4

Detail 22440127

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler in the lobby with containers of rice pudding made from employee home, as per operator prepared at home. Discussed with operator no food items can be cooked at home.

01B-02-5

Detail 22440124

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 raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen since last night, as per employee. Observed butter (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of stove. As per operator, gets taken out during peak time.

03A-02-5

Detail 22440132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen since last night, as per employee. Observed butter (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of stove. As per operator, gets taken out during peak time. Discussed time as a public health Control with the operator and provided the form.

14-74-7

Detail 22440128

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. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen with ambient temperature of 51F.

40-06-5

Detail 22440125

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored at the front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22440134

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at the front counter reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22440130

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled in the reach in cooler at the front counter.

29-20-5

Detail 22440129

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink and mop sink with a slow drainage.

42-01-4

Detail 22440133

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22440126

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce and oil squeeze bottles next to oven with no name label.

45-04-4

Detail 22440131

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed double portable grease fryer in the kitchen with no hood suppression system. Observed employee deep frying sweet plantains, empanadas and croquettes.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21898484

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 10/22

53B-01-5

Detail 21898486

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 employee Marlene Ayares, Darialbis Jaimes, without employee training they been working here for more than 60 days.

42-01-4

Detail 21898485

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

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21253541

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing coffee cups inside the hand sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21253540

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 21253537

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup with no date marked stored inside standing reach in cooler located by fryers.

14-11-5

Detail 21253538

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair at the front area, no food was stored inside.

08B-38-4

Detail 21253539

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20874845

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and slide blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20874844

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

02C-02-5

Detail 20874840

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked shredded beef and cooked shredded chicken stored inside standing cooler not properly date marked. As per operator cooked food was prepared Friday.

12B-07-4

Detail 20874843

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on top of prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 20874841

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

42-01-4

Detail 20874842

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

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 20544292

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed in the kitchen, cook cracked raw shell egg and then continue engaging in food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator was instructed with hand washing techniques. Operator instructed employee to washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20544293

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 20544294

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