LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
1200 CRANDON BLVD · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed white rice (80F – Cooling) , as per chef for more than 4 hours prior. Chef discarded.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed in the food preparation area approximately 6 to 8 live flies in the air and some landing on prep tables, cutting boards and food preparation equipment. Observed approximately 6 flies in the air by the front cook line and service area.
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
41-20-4High Priority – Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fly bait powder on a plate located on top of the prep table and top shelf on a prep area with .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (52F – Cold Holding); shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding); (50F – Cold Holding) inside RIC at prep area by kitchen entrance, as per cook for 30 minutes prior.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
05-03-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer maximum temperature of 160F.
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 pasta, rice, and beef inside WIC missing date marked, as per chef from previous day.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser and bleach missing label at prep area.
Basic 9
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead flies on a plate with fly bait powder.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seasoning container.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food on top of shelf by ware washing area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed cutting gloves in disrepair at ware washing area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by dishwasher.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw chicken thawing at room temperature, chef placed inside WIC. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:03 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.