Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LEMONI CAFE INC

4600 NE 2 AVE SUITE 8 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3567157
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10711568
DBPR license2332212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#21High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed hummus dated 03-07-25, as per employee was prepared the day before, forgot to change label date.

#22High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee tasting food with gloves and continued to proceed to prepare food. Coached employee to discarded gloves, wash hands and put new gloves. Employee discard gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked quinoa (50F – Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before.

Stop Sale
#24High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked quinoa (50F – Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator was prepared the day before. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (117F – Hot Holding), as per operator less than one hour. Employee reheat milk (167F – Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris accumulated near rice cooker at prep table. Observed green cutting board mold like substance at prep table near entrance door at kitchen.

#27Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at front counter.

#28Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offer in the menu not identified as a raw. Employee marked all menus with marker. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#29Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel hand sink near ware washing area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Intermediate05-08-4

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

#31Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheesecake prepared at reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee prepared more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 20

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard at kitchen floor soiled.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and soup bowls stored at prep area not inverted.

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open bottle of water stored on shelf above preparation area reach in cooler near grill.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys and phone stored on shelves above prep table.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across entrance kitchen door under steam table.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen behind preparation table and entrance of kitchen door.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oat milk and almond milk containers stored on floor at front counter. Operator relocated 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed spatulas stored between grill and table at kitchen. Observed six pair of tongs stored in oven door handle at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 71°F stored near rice cooker.

#14Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under green cutting board at prep table.

#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed fan soiled near ware washing area and fan at entrance of kitchen soiled.

#16Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open bottle of water stored inside reach in cooler at preparation area.

#17Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spatulas and soup spoons stored upright with the food contact surface up near rice cooker.

#18Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler across entrance kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled Through kitchen.

#20Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cooking oil not labeled at kitchen. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
4 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.