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MILLER'S CAFE

10759 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8586953
DBPR license2318437

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority9 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical36 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#22High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee conducted multiple tasks around the kitchen without washing hands.

#23High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

#24High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. According to chef establishment serves raw shrimp ceviche as a special every week.

#25High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple ready to eat products stored inside than you bags.

#26High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat croquettes in reach in cooler.

#27High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 53°f in front of reach in cooler. Operator placed milk container in back reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 9

#28Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#29Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not familiar with the dishwashing procedures

#30Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, microwave interior, oven interior , ice machine, toaster soiled.

#31Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple items stored inside hand sink.

#32Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw shrimp ceviche and is not identified on the menu.

#33Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and bathroom.

#34Intermediate11-26-1

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. For some new hired employees

#35Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed 1 thermometer that starts at 45°f which will no be able to check cold holding temperatures.

#36Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple cooked items in reach in cooler from previous day not dated.

Basic 21

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans in back of kitchen area

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. In front bar area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee personal food items stored on top shelf inside reach in cooler.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed woman purses stored in preparation table

#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in charge of restaurant that is also the cook.

#7Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

#9Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup under cookline

#10Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Located in the back of the restaurant .

#11Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Located in the back of the restaurant .

#12Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Around the kitchen

#13Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In kitchen reach in freezer

#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front pastry box.

#15Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment exterior heavily soiled. Orange juice machine in front counter.

#17Basic29-07-5

Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink located in the back of the restaurant blocked with multiple items. According to employee mop water gets dumped on the floor.

#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the kitchen

#19Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#20Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. All around the restaurant.

#21Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in front counter

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.