FRONT PORCH CAFE
1458 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of corn dented in the dry storage area. The manager throw the can away.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed at the bar.
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed at the bar.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken over carrots at the cook line reach in cooler. The chef moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the cutting board soiled. Ob the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter by the ice machine dated to ve changed on 05-12-22.
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood system. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in the walk-in cooler and freezer. The chef moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at the ware washing area.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the drink station.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use spoon/ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:38 PM.
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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.