Surfside, Miami-Dade County

CAFE RAGAZZI

9500 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
Surfside
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24623847

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24623844

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked tomato sauce on shelf in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24623852

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front bar utilized as a dump sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 24623849

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at bar.

41-17-4

Detail 24623845

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer near hand wash sink at cook line missing label.

36-32-5

Detail 24623853

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler and ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24623846

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling near walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.

36-22-4

Detail 24623854

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground inside of walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24623851

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

21-04-4

Detail 24623850

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at pizza station. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24623855

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-17-4

Detail 24623848

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

Jun 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24623806

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24623809

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. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed no proof of any training for all employees. Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 24623807

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24623810

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed ceiling vents and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24623808

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream freezer at pizza station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream freezer at pizza station. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24623805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24252318

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24252315

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 no proof of any training for all employees. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24252317

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above dish machine area showing water damage. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24252320

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.

14-69-4

Detail 24252319

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of ice cream freezer at pizza station. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24252316

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

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 23594267

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2024.

41-17-4

Detail 23594264

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23594262

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage above dish area.

50-09-4

Detail 23594265

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 23594261

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

23-03-4

Detail 23594266

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets inside of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23594263

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-03-4

Detail 23403819

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23403821

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of dish machine.

33-15-4

Detail 23403820

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

14-69-4

Detail 23403818

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

23-03-4

Detail 23403816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets at cook line coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23403817

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat food stored in walk in cooler not covered.

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 22872837

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 22872838

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

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22662560

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 Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22662559

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/ Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22662556

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22662558

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22662557

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area. Warning

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21701181

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21701178

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mushrooms sauce not date marked in walk in cooler. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21701182

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 21701179

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the front bar.

50-09-4

Detail 21701186

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21701185

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.

10-07-4

Detail 21701177

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water, employee turn on the water during inspection. Next to ice cream freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21701184

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 21701180

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes not inverted in front counter.Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21701183

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20881036

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 20881038

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable bag in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20881035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomatoes sauce in walk in cooler prepared one day before.

24-05-4

Detail 20881037

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on top shelf in front cooking line. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20881034

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed n front cooking line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-18-4

Detail 20586256

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed in bar area. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20586257

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dishwashing area.

14-11-4

Detail 20586254

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler in front pastas hot holding unit. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20586255

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed in walk in freezer.

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-18-4

Detail 20586115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 20586114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf, kitchen area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

14-67-4

Detail 20586116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed in front pasta hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended