SALT CAFE
1610 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cut melon (55F – Cooling). As per the chef it was cut yesterday.
03G-05-5High Priority – Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cut melon (55F – Cooling). As per the chef it was cut yesterday.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a large strainer in the sink.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. The chef set up the triple sink with chlorine at 100ppms.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under equipment.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not inverted between uses.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer gasket soiled.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line. The chef inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:53 AM.
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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.