CABANA CAFE
5685 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the ready to eat cut tomato with bare hands. Employee discarded the food and washed her hands . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food with an expired license since 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
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/ Missing certified manager while conducting the inspection.
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored with food contact surface up.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex restroom with uncovered trash container.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top side of the ice machine, Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored inside water ( water temp 73 F) . Employee discarded the water immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan with mold like substance. Equipment located at the bar .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.