ELBAS CAFE AND SERVICES
7498 NW 8 ST UNIT A AND B · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside of thank you bags inside walk in cooler, raw beef stored inside of thank you bags inside reach in freezer in storage area, cooked pork inside of thank you bags in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed kitty litter pan being used as container to store food inside reach in freezer.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored on top of plantains inside walk in cooler. Raw fish stored with sweet plantains in white stand up freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of heavy cream and cooked pasta inside of walk in cooler and raw beef stored on top of sweet plantains inside reach in freezer. Raw bacon stored on top of bread in white stand up refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef and raw beef stored on top of shelled eggs inside walk-in cooler.
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter too strong (200+ ppm) **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand sink in dish area unable to dispense soap. Employee put soap in a container. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored inside flour and rice containers. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard next to stove area being used as anti slip. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers and utensils stored not inverted at dish area and aluminum trays stored not inverted in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the storage area under shelf. Operator picked up and discarded the dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager working with food without any hair restraint
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of shelled eggs stored on the floor inside of walk in cooler and oil stored on the floor in storage area
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed two boxes on the ground next to dumpster.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood soiled heavily with grease accumulation.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest reach in freezer and white stand up reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed handle of scoop inside of chicken bouillon bucket not stored above food.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler door with exposed insulation at front counter and in kitchen area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area and front counter
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen area soiled with grease.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:00 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.