Miami Springs, Miami-Dade County

AIRPORT CAFE & LIQUORS

4427 NW 36 ST, Miami Springs, FL 33166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 7, 2026
City
Miami Springs
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 24292967

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

08B-12-5

Detail 24292969

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24292968

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 23951548

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking egg and handling clean spatula without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23951543

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 23951547

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.

14-73-4

Detail 23951549

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.

31B-04-4

Detail 23951545

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Women's restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 23951546

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre-cooked chicken wings container uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23951544

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-26-4

Detail 23534653

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic container used to wash rice stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23534652

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 mahi mahi and salmon bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23534650

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on shelf by kitchen back door. Operator stored containers for air-drying. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23534651

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23534654

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23534649

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 23070499

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23070497

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110°F on stove in kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23070500

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 23070498

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with water and yellow color unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 22736875

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler by dry storage area. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22736874

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not cover at walk in cooler. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 22310897

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 22310894

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 salmon and mahi-mahi bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator started to cut bags. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 22310895

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 22310902

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container stored on Walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22310898

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

10-20-4

Detail 22310903

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22310901

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

25-05-4

Detail 22310900

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22310896

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.

06-01-5

Detail 22310899

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator put container inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21771314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.

14-69-4

Detail 21771312

Basic - Ice buildup in Walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21771311

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler in front of cook line, and inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21771313

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21205061

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21205064

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee cleaned inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

24-26-4

Detail 21205058

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Employee removed them from floor.

08B-47-4

Detail 21205062

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda and Gatorade plastic containers stored on front counter floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21205063

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21205060

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside dry storage. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21205059

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Employee put towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20771711

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sausage inside reach in freezer inside kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20771715

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.

08B-47-4

Detail 20771708

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Office floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20771713

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20771710

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20771714

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove. Also, observed soiled fan cover inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20771712

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of stove.

08B-12-5

Detail 20771709

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice container not covered inside Walk in cooler. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 20336073

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cut lettuce with bare hands and serving them for consumption. Employee was trained how wash hands and how to handle with gloves ready to eat food. Employee discarded the cut lettuce. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20336072

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20336074

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in back yard. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20336078

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with cooked chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. Also, observed vegetables boxes stored on walk in cooler floor Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20336071

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed stainless steel reach in freezer inside kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 20336079

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20336076

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20336077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside dry storage. Employee cleaned them. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20336075

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container n shelf in front of walk in cooler. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation