Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AROMA ESPRESSO BAR

540 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2814385
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6633631
DBPR license2333407

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 10, 2018 11:46 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 11, 2018 8:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a milk crate used to store vegetables in walk in cooler.

#16High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (45°F – Cold Holding); whipped cream cheese (48°F – Cold Holding) in kitchen reach in coolers. Observed butter (76°F – Cold Holding); milk (49°F – Cold Holding) in front service area. Observed (48°F – Cold Holding) in ice cream machine in kitchen area.

#17High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over danishes in walk in freezer.

#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately one live roach in ice machine in front service area. And observed approximately 4 live roaches in kitchen area on prep table next to ice cream machine where soup is located.

#19High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed spoon and scrubbing pad in front hand wash sink.

#21Intermediate53A-01-6

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#22Intermediate16-35-4

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

#23Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Five employees on duty only two have employee training.

Basic 15

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted in kitchen area.

#2Basic32-12-4

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in storage area.

#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food preparation area.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front service area door broken off hinges.

#7Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.

#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen area near ice cream machine.

#9Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris.

#10Basic29-49-5

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. In reach in coolers in kitchen area.

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#12Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in freezer floor soiled. Also observed floor soiled underneath ice machine on front counter area.

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different bottles containing sauce not labeled in prep reach in cooler in kitchen area.

#24Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.