Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TASTE CAFE

773 17 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3729006
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13867670
DBPR license2335790

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 5

#3Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owner Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owner Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most off the preparation reach in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most off the preparation reach in coolers. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-05: Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.