Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAFE 54

4441 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3608012
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10894523
DBPR license2331979

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 3 different open containers with fruit salad exposed to contamination at the employee buffet. Employee discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. As evidence of incorrect temperature in high temp dishmachine. Technician came and fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fruit salad which includes cut melon at 57 F. The salad was kept at room temperature for around 30 minutes and employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. Missing information. Info was sent .

#7Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature final rinse low temperature. Observed Thermolabel didn't change the color according the manufacturer instructions. Technician came and adjusted the booster temperature . Temperature was checked and then, label changed the color. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats and there are approximately 150 seats . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was sent.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

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