LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
1200 CRANDON BLVD · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149
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 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 119F, cooked beef patty 102F. Cook reheated on chicken 174F and beef to 183F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin lid soiled at cake counter.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- marinated sliced beef 51F, sliced white fish 51F. ( ambient temperature 52F). Employee placed fish and beef on ice until refrigeration is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4Basic – Heavy ice build up in walk-in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in rice.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains being thawed on make bar, shrimp being thawed in a pan at prep table. No running water.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
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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.