1952 CAFE
450 NW 37TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placing chicken on grill top with no gloves. Employee proceeded to wash hands but closed faucet with wet hands. Employee washed hands again and closed faucet with paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was provided with parasite destruction via e-mail by distributor. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink near buffet line. Operator restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area it's cut marks and no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags on top of flour bins near reach in freezer. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container at dry rack station.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine. Operator removed immediately.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry rack shelves with rust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near ice machine.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container at dry rack station.
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observe no trash bin at hand wash sink near buffet line.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:00 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.