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FRONT PORCH CAFE

918 OCEAN DR UNIT CU-1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3756161
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13845275
DBPR license2326516

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle iron soiled with debris. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Chris the operator , unable to provide proof of certified food manager. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Observed Gisele and Edgard both employed more than sixty days with not proof of food handler training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter on wall next to prep table missing service date. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers at side storage, not inverted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three shot cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and prep area soiled either food debris dust and grease debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe standing water in reaching cooler at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.