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LEMONI CAFE INC

4600 NE 2 AVE SUITE 8 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3344461
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363721
DBPR license2332212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began preparing food on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes without sanitizing.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground beef stored over empanadas kitchen in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer. Manager moved ground beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: onions (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); chicken (49F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen reach-in coolers.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed avocados in kitchen hand washing sink.

#12Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Water at all sinks 77F. Mana stated the water heater is not working properly. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager certification expired on 12/12/2023. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of employee training for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap and hand towels provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area.

#16Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No probe thermometer available for establishment.

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in cooler on make line.

#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water on make line, 75F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen reach-in cooler next to kitchen reach-in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.