REGENER8 CAFE
3490 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127
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
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine 1st test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm); 3rd test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe Observed fermenting sauerkraut on prep counters at room temperature, sauerkraut (69F – Cold Holding); without approved HACCP plant or process waiver. Observed fermenting kimchi on prep counters at room temperature, kimchi (67F) without approved HACCP plant or process waiver. Per chef ferments for a week at room temp. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
03G-41-3Intermediate – Establishment curing food without an approved HACCP plan and Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Observed fermenting kimchi on prep counters at room temperature, kimchi (67F) without approved HACCP plant or process waiver. Per chef ferments for a week at room temp. **Warning**
03G-42-3Intermediate – Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved HACCP plan and Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed fermenting sauerkraut on prep counters at room temperature, sauerkraut (69F – Cold Holding); without approved HACCP plant or process waiver. Per chef ferments for a week at room temp. See stop sale. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on drying rack shelves hosing clean food pans in warewashing area on first floor. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Observed nonfood-grade brush bring used in at coffee station. **Warning**
03G-50-2Intermediate – Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed operator conducting ROP for cooked caramelized onions, tomato jam and cooked meatballs and empanadas. Per operator, not used within 48 hours, used for bulk preparation and also observed being sold at front counter. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 5
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 filets of frozen salmon thawing in ROP bag found in walk in cooler. Operator removed from ROP to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishmachine 1st test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm); 3rd test Dishwasher 1st floor (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handled and scoop submerged into ice in ice machine on the first floor near warewashing area. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed for soups, empanada, and meatballs, grab and go chia pudding, hot sauces, spicy mix vegetables being sold at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at HWS near warewashing area on the first floor. Also observed at HWS prep area, warewashing area, baking area on the second floor, and at front counter handwashing sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:22 PM.
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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.