CAFE BERNIE
5600 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe dented tomato sauce can on shelf.
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bin with drinkable ice completely open at the bar counter.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing his gloves after touching dirty surface without washing g hands in between. Employee was coached and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above vegetables in the reach in cooler.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed household pesticide stored next to clean utensils. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining inside the hand sink at the front bar. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test kit since 12/2025. **Repeat Violation**
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. Missing training for Alex ( cook) working in the establishment for more than 2 months . **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush inside the cooking oil. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
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 homemade chimichurri from yesterday morning 3/3 in the reach in cooler at the front. Employee dated the product. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic container without label no handle used to dispense basil leaves.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the bar area **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container in the kitchen area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.( cooler next to the cook line)
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive accumulation of debris on the floor.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. Also cardboard boxes with limes at the dry storage .
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature of 94F). Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located on the top of the counter with accumulation of debris inside.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard boxes with plastic cups on the floor.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed lower kitchen storage completely disorganized.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through the establishment.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food item inside glass container without label to identify the product.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.