Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County

ACAI EXPRESS

6855 MAIN ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
May 28, 2026
City
Miami Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 24597164

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed package of smoked salmon stored over box of mangoes in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24597173

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed front line cutting board soiled with left over banana and oats waste.

31B-02-4

Detail 24597165

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at all hand sinks.

31B-03-4

Detail 24597163

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none available at rear kitchen hand sink.

02B-02-5

Detail 24597168

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 serving smoked salmon toast with no consumer advisory. Provided operator with sign. Operator posted at front counter wall to display. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24597170

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for both employees present engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 24597169

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fixed equipment at rear of kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24597171

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of açaí and gelatos stored on floor of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 24597167

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at front counter reach in freezer chest.

10-01-5

Detail 24597166

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front line display in containers sliced almonds and oats.

23-03-4

Detail 24597172

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed for gaskets at reach in units.

22-16-4

Detail 24597162

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for front counter reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24402034

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 24402033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside dry storage container of blueberries granola, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24402035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still obsessed Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24402032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in a black reach-in freezer, located at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed Time Extended

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 24230545

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24230541

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. Employees name Olivia and Juan with 3 years of being hired as per operator, with no food handle certificate. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24230540

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24230544

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside dry storage container of blueberries granola, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24230539

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 24230546

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dry storage shelves. Operator discarded it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24230543

Basic - Ice buildup in a black reach-in freezer, located at the front line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24230542

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic containers located on dryer shelves. Warning

May 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23790008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Still observed. Time Extended

May 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 23788506

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flies on dry storage shelves, 1 live fly above hand sink located at the front line, 1 live fly on mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 23788504

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23788505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of frozen strawberries on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 23788502

Basic - Insect control device installed over onions on dry storage shelves. Operator removed device. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23788503

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic spoon, plastic lids on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23648503

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 live flies on dry storage shelves on top of onions, cucumbers. Observed approximately 6 live flies on top of rotten bananas, located at the front line. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23648504

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Operator placed napkins on paper towels device. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23648505

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

Nov 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23330201

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31B-02-4

Detail 23330199

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to 3CS.

14-01-5

Detail 23330197

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers in granola storage containers.

08B-38-4

Detail 23330195

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen fruits on walk in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Detail 23330200

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23330196

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

29-49-6

Detail 23330198

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22408191

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

41-10-4

Detail 22408192

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizing spray bottle on top of reach reach in cooler next to the toaster.

11-27-4

Detail 22408185

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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22408187

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22408194

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

05-08-4

Detail 22408193

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

11-26-1

Detail 22408189

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. Emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Operator printed and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22408188

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing customers orders.

36-73-4

Detail 22408190

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 22408186

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags and cases of dragon fruits on walk in freezer floor.

42-01-4

Detail 22408184

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

Jan 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21726918

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand wash sink located at the front line. Paper towel was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21726923

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap on both hand wash sink. Soap was replaced on hand wash sink during inspection.

13-03-4

Detail 21726921

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing açaí bowls without hair restraint.

16-13-5

Detail 21726920

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee doing dishes without sanitation solutions, instructed employees regarding sanitation procedures. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21726922

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21726917

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food container on dry storage area floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21726919

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed proteins powder container without labeled it.

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 21581589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fruit without hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed employees peeling and fruit without hair restraint. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Still observed Time Extended

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21578507

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies above map sink, approximately 3 live flies underneath of three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection observed 5 live flies above mop sink, 3 live flies underneath of three compartment sink, 2 live flies at the front area. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 21578509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed the foodborne illnesses and symptoms with operator and emailed the big 6 poster. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection 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. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21578504

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees name Kristina Moreno, with more than 2 months of being hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection not food handle certificate for employees name Kristina Moreno, Loreto. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21578508

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21578503

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand wash sink, paper towels was replaced above hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21578511

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21578510

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Loreto Nunez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection no prof of food handle certificate for employees Loreto. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21578505

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 2022-11-17: Still observed Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21578506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fruit without hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed employees peeling and fruit without hair restraint. Time Extended

25-02-4

Detail 21578502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to cash register, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed Time Extended

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21572307

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies above map sink, approximately 3 live flies underneath of three compartment sink. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21572310

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of soap on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21572304

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. Discussed the foodborne illnesses and symptoms with operator and emailed the big 6 poster. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21572315

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees name Kristina Moreno, with more than 2 months of being hired. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21572313

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21572311

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand wash sink, paper towels was replaced above hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21572312

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21572309

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. Loreto Nunez. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21572300

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Salmon. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21572303

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

50-09-4

Detail 21572314

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21572305

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fruit without hair restraint. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 21572299

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed a blender without sanitation step. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21572302

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21572308

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with plastic lids and plastic container on the floor. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21572301

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to cash register, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21572306

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

Feb 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 20832373

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 20832374

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.