CAFE CHARLOTTE LLC
1497 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-27-4High Priority – Basic – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Food container lid soiled in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
11-02-4High Priority – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Operator unsure and unable to answer questions.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46 degrees @ rear prep area, Poultry @ 46 degrees in RIC near cookline Operator preceded to cook completely. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches observed during inspection. 2 on floor near rear hallway area leading to bathrooms. 1 located near food prep area on wall.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Old food debris located on cookline equipment at front counter. Specifically the chargrill in front cookline area.
11-01-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Operator unsure an unable to answer questions.
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Grey colored Drain line from expresso machine drains into handsink.
02B-01-4Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Items offered undercooked are Skirt steak, Flap Meat, Rib-eye Steak and Palomilla steak.
03D-19-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Beef found at room temperature in kitchen area. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. At time of inspection 3 employees validations are expired.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham croquettes and arepas located at front cooler display made on site not date marked.
Basic 7
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Build up on Kitchen counter tops and debris on beer keg cooler.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches evidenced during inspection. 3 behind beer cooler in front bar area and 1 on shelving unit in kitchen.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole located at front bar area wall.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shields missing from fixture in dry storage room.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
06-01-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Beef found at room temperature. Operator discard. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container not properly labeled and identified. Containers found throughout kitchen/storage/ric areas. Specifically commercial processed mayonnaise in ric cooler, commercially processed sauces i.e. tomato, purée and sort in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.