Surfside, Miami-Dade County

CAFE VERT

9488 - 9490 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 23, 2026
City
Surfside
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 24533828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

Mar 30, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24478756

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over container of tuna salad in double door reach in cooler.

53B-05-5

Detail 24478758

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. Observed food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24478757

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and back storage room showing water damage. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24478755

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors near restroom and kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 24478759

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 24478760

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. Repeat Violation

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24533676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-23: Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08B-27-4

Detail 24385128

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bread stored on top of soiled chest freezer lid. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24385132

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. Observed food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24385131

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24385130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24385127

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24385126

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 24385129

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator using unwashed oranges to make orange juice. Warning

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 24078590

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

36-32-5

Detail 24078593

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above front counter showing water damage. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24078592

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

38-05-4

Detail 24078591

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed lights area not lighting correctly in storage room.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-12-5

Detail 23504657

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with old food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 23504658

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23504660

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage near exterior door at hallway and in bathroom ceiling.

36-34-5

Detail 23504661

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

14-69-4

Detail 23504659

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

23-03-4

Detail 23504663

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23504662

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at dry storage soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 23320405

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

14-11-5

Detail 23320407

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

14-69-4

Detail 23320404

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

23-03-4

Detail 23320406

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23320408

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service take out containers stored on floor inside of storage room. Repeat Violation

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 22896171

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed containers from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22896175

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in back storage area. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 22896170

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

14-11-5

Detail 22896168

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22896172

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage room.

14-69-4

Detail 22896169

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

23-03-4

Detail 22896173

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

25-05-4

Detail 22896174

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service take out containers stored on floor inside of storage room.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22611648

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22611647

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

14-11-5

Detail 22611652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.

35B-01-4

Detail 22611650

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There's a gap on back door. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22611649

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by mop sink

22-08-4

Detail 22611651

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

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21936391

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding) As per manager food was there less than 1 hour during busy time. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed tuna salad at (64° F - cooling) as per operator was outside less than 30 minutes); cut tomatoes (63° - cooling) as per operator was cutting one hour ago). Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21936393

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at the coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed in reach in cooler at the coffee station. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21936392

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed at the back door next to bathrooms. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21936390

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-02-4

Detail 21725271

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21725266

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in kitchen area, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21725272

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21725268

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding) As per manager food was there less than 1 hour during busy time. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21725277

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 Claude Labi. Food Manager Certificate expired on 08/02/2022. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21725276

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

23-24-4

Detail 21725278

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at the coffee station. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21725269

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21725274

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

50-09-4

Detail 21725275

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21725267

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to bathrooms. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21725270

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21725273

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); employee diluted solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 20961988

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed smoked salmon and bread in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 20961994

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

36-36-4

Detail 20961991

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dry storage area.

14-11-4

Detail 20961989

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler, front counter area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20961992

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer, kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 20961990

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in font counter area.

23-03-4

Detail 20961995

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets, front counter area, and ice cream reach in freezer, kitchen area.

25-02-4

Detail 20961996

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed in front counter area.

21-12-4

Detail 20961993

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter area by coffee station. Operator moved to sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 20869612

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed juice bottles in reach in cooler. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20869609

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (59 - Cold Holding); orange juice (62 - Cold Holding), as per Operator held less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20869608

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20869611

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink beside three compartment sink. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20869607

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in kitchen area without hair restraint. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20869610

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler, kitchen area.

14-25-5

Detail 20869604

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cutting board on preparation table, kitchen area, kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20869605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water plastic bottles packages in dry storage. Operator move to shelf. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20869606

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons containers in front counter area. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 20869613

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 0 ppm, front counter area. Corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 20811344

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator discarded foods. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20811347

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

53B-13-5

Detail 20811346

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-73-4

Detail 20811345

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back yard. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20465269

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

53B-14-5

Detail 20465277

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 expired certificates for Labi Anaelle, Wousmide Leonard and Labi Eva, with expiration date September 2017.

16-13-5

Detail 20465270

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. Instructed employee and Manager. Employee set up three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

14-25-5

Detail 20465275

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed cutting board used to prepare sandwiches, preparation table, kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20465272

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back yard.

14-69-4

Detail 20465273

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

22-08-4

Detail 20465274

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 20465276

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in beverage reach in cooler, dinning area. Observed reach in freezers in kitchen area.

24-18-4

Detail 20465271

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in front counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site