SOUTH MIAMI CAFÉ INC
7000 SW 62ND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and raw salmon open boxes stored over tequenos and sweet plantains at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sweet plantains at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (69 F – Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator put the product under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm) at front counter. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not properly date marked. As per operator were made three days ago. Operator was informed that they need to be date marked. **Warning**
Basic 6
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed products not included date product was packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of foam containers stored on floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cutting boards located front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.