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CAFE BERNIE

5600 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3359937
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379197
DBPR license2333602

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate11 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 1

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari rings above washed vegetables and cheese inside reach in cooler located next to the cook line. Employee inverted the food storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler located underneath the grill.

#14Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about using the hand sink.

#15Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine line draining into the hand sink at the front.

#16Intermediate11-27-4

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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris and grease on toaster.

#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. Missing for 3 new employees.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of old debris inside the dishwasher machine.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located in front of the dishwasher) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed equipment located by the hand sink ( floor cleaning dispenser) is in disrepair.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on the floor in the dry storage .

#8Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Area located at the basement.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature.

#10Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Dry storage area.

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.