ALTAS CAFE RESTAURANT
835 NW 37 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-15-5High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri with garlic (73F – Hot Holding). Chef placed on flat grill to bring up to temperature and hot holding.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw dough inside reach in cooler across stove. Chef rearranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed difficulty reaching handwashing due to steam table in front of it. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen and warewashing areas.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler and warewashing area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tile above mop sink area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stain damage in the kitchen.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in bathroom located behind warewashing areas.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 35lb plastic bottle of oil on the floor next to single burner in kitchen.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage and small hole on wall next to espresso machine in the front area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restroom behind warewashing areas. Also observe for handwashing sink in the front area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in cooler across stove/grill. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:14 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.