CA BY CAFE AMERICANO
701 S MIAMI AVE 360 B · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pico de gallo with an expiration date 9/7/26 inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomato (56F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken Parmesan steak (52F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F – Cold Holding); cut kale (57F – Cold Holding); cooked black beans (52F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (56F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding) half cut tomato (52F – Cold Holding); cooked corn (54F – Cold Holding) half cut tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (57F – Cold Holding); second reach in cooler- cooked beef (46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F – Cold Holding).
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a jar with water inside hand washing sink.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hollandaise sauce made with fresh egg at 72F. Chef stated that they keep it for 4 hours and then discarded. No written procedures available.Provided form at time of inspection.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed food handler certificate via email. Advised chef that original documents needs to be provided.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine with no label.
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 75F at prep table.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area next to smoothie machine.
50-09-4Basic – Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Observed Employee beverage container on to of food preparation table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooking line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen commercially ROP tuna being thawed in an improper manner. Coached chef. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 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.