Inspection Report

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SAMANTHA CAFETERIA

1771 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3734715
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773208
DBPR license2321600

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above soups and bread inside sliding door reach in cooler. **Warning**

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#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven and grill cleaner spray stored next to utensil holder with clean utensils. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was not able to provide proof of certificates for the two employees working at the time of inspection, or any food handler certificates for the establishment. **Warning**

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Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance inside ice machine located outside in the back area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the sliding doors of reach in cooler. Difficulty in opening and closing. **Warning**

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#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom and side threshold of back exit door. **Warning**

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#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall the door frame at back exit door. **Warning**

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#5Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside sliding door reach in cooler. **Warning**

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#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and vents inside reach in cooler closer to handwashing sink. **Warning**

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#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large roast thawing inside large pan in standing water at three compartment sink. Roast 39°F – thawing. **Warning**

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#8Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash receptacles near handwashing sink. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.