MIAMI RIVER CAFE II
1881 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and did not washed hands at cook line.
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler kitchen.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (125F – Hot Holding); chicken (96F – Hot Holding); beef (110F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee held for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Daisy Herrera expired on 9-10-2025.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers at kitchen.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at chest freezer.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat and chicken thawing improperly at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:47 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.