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DULCE CAFETERIA MARKET INC

849 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334228
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353486
DBPR license2335802

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ware washing sink sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee diluted solution to 100 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter changed tasks put on gloves with no hand washing. Coached person in charge on correct hand washing procedure. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in upright refrigerator near large chest freezer. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat products at reach-in cooler near large chest freezer at kitchen area. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 8

#11Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in ware washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. Provided person in charge with cleaning procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan and lid inside hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2020. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water, soda, and Arizona cans stored on floor at entrance to kitchen and boxes of oat milk and coconut milk stored on floor at second floor dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind preparation sink at preparation area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.