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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed kitty litter pan being used as container to store food inside reach in cooler **Time Extended**
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed raw beef stored on top of plantains inside walk in cooler. Raw fish stored with sweet plantains in white stand up freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed raw chicken stored on top of heavy cream an cooked pasta inside of walk in cooler and raw bacon stored on top of bread in white stand up refrigerator. **Time Extended**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored inside flour and rice containers. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container **Time Extended**
36-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed soiled cardboard next to stove area being used as anti slip. **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed clean containers and utensils stored not inverted at dish area and aluminum trays stored not inverted in storage area **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed oil stored on the floor in storage area **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood soiled heavily with grease accumulation. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed hood soiled heavily with grease accumulation. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed ice buildup inside of white chest reach in freezer and white stand up reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-36-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: bserved reach in cooler door with exposed insulation at front counter and in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in dish area and front counter **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen area soiled with grease. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed wall in kitchen area soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.