Tamiami, Miami-Dade County

FRANCISCO'S CAFE & SERVICE INC

2711 SW 137 AVE STE 75, Tamiami, FL 33175

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 11, 2026
City
Tamiami
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24618593

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live insects flying in air near 3 compartment sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24618592

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box stored in front of hand sink at kitchen employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24618597

Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 food employees preparing food, no certified food manager onsite. Warning

16-08-4

Detail 24618573

Intermediate - Observed: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate cooking pots. Discussed with person in charge. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24618595

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

40-06-5

Detail 24618596

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on preparation table. Employee removed item. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24618556

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic containers of rice and beans in poor condition, leaving products exposed. Located at storage area near 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 24618567

Basic - Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice containers cracked at kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24618555

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of packed meals stored in floor at kitchen. Employees removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 24489451

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air dried- wet nesting in shelf by the 3 compartment sink. Manager fixed them. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 24197403

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24197405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24197404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a gap under the back door of the main kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. Time Extended

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-02-7

Detail 24029312

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies, two landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing hamburgers and two landing on the equipment on top of preparation table in the prep/storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed one fly landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing food. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24029314

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers being used soiled in the kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 24029318

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24029308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 all employee food handler certificates expired. Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24029313

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24029311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed ceiling in main kitchen area soiled. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24029315

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed cutting boards grooved. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24029317

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a gap under the back door of the main kitchen area. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24029307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 24029309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed floor tiles missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 24029316

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall located at the back entrance door of the preparation/storage room and on the wall near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the wall located at near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24029310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three soiled wet wiping cloths stored on the preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a soiled wet wiping cloth stored on the preparation table. Time Extended

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 25

12A-05-4

Detail 24019579

High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24019601

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wasn't sanitizing the trays at the three compartment sink. Per operator, employee has no knowledge as it is not his usual task. Employee was coached in the process, chlorine sanitizer was set to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24019606

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies, two landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing hamburgers and two landing on the equipment on top of preparation table in the prep/storage room. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24019605

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fruits and bread in the reach cooler located in the prep area/storage room. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24019576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburgers (105F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit. Employee reheated hamburgers and burgers reached to 171 F. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24019582

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the container of quaternary on the floor in the dish wash area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24019581

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers being used soiled in the kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24019593

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24019587

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 all employee food handler certificates expired. Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24019586

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24019583

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

14-09-4

Detail 24019604

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 24019595

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24019584

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while food prepping. Warning

13-02-4

Detail 24019591

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee's hair outside of hair restraint. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24019599

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24019585

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 24019577

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24019597

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall located at the back entrance door of the preparation/storage room and on the wall near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24019589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the wall of the 3 compartment sink soiled. Also observed the sink knobs of hand wash sink soiled. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24019603

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 24019590

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee cleaning preparation table with very dirty wiping cloth. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24019588

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls in the kitchen area and the wall around the 3 compartment sink are soiled. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24019578

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three soiled wet wiping cloths stored on the preparation table. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24019580

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin container of salt not labeled. Warning

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23828504

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

23-03-4

Detail 23828503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.

Jan 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 23469552

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (93F - Cooling) at reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product began cooling appropriately 2.5 hours prior. Discussed cooling process with person in charge and provided cooling handout via email.

08A-05-6

Detail 23469550

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over yogurt at reach in freezer at storage area. Person in charge rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 23469554

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (93F - Cooling) in closed, stacked containers at reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product began cooling appropriately 2.5 hours prior.

31A-11-4

Detail 23469553

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener and kitchen utensils stored in hand sink at dish area. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 23469549

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed metal container of cut ham in reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product portioned on previous days.

33-14-4

Detail 23469551

Basic - Dumpsters overflowing garbage.

35B-03-4

Detail 23469556

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back exit doors open during inspection.

08B-12-5

Detail 23469555

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 containers of beans not covered at dry storage area. Person in charge covered products.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23362475

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside the hand sink, located at dry storage near three compartment sink. During the inspection employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23362477

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23362476

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employee thawing raw chicken stored inside plastic container at room temperature. Discussed with employee the proper method to thawed frozen items.

14-12-4

Detail 23362478

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with a broken handle, located at cooking line.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22834600

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31B-03-4

Detail 22834601

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided at hand sink located at cook line. Employee refilled soap dispenser on site. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 22221346

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several thanks you bags with bread.

11-27-4

Detail 22221344

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.

16-37-1

Detail 22221343

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22221349

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

11-26-1

Detail 22221347

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. Discussed with operator and provided form.

40-06-5

Detail 22221340

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pairs of shoes on top of coffee machine. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22221342

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at next room out of temperature.

22-08-4

Detail 22221348

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

23-03-4

Detail 22221341

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

33-16-4

Detail 22221345

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 22221339

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

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21858118

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.

16-37-1

Detail 21858117

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

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21388131

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap back door.by three compartment sink.

Apr 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21002896

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on bibb hose at mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21002899

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

36-03-4

Detail 21002897

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tile molding broken at three compartment sink.

36-24-5

Detail 21002901

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to front screen door.

22-08-4

Detail 21002898

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed convex oven windows soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 21002900

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in up right freezer rusted.