CAFFE ABBRACCI
318 ARAGON AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331345011
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Chef touching dirty dishes and touching clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and touching clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
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 over raw mussels inside reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering dirty dishes and handling clean plates without washing hands. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (70 F – Cold Holding) at cook line. As per Operator container have been outside for 2 hours. Operator placed container inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pasta containers stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled inside employee restroom. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Warning**
Basic 19
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside ice machine. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards on reach in cooler and steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored containers in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bread bags stored on Office floor. Operator removed bags from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed by kitchen entrance. Operator removed buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 80°F inside desserts prep area. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled white microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield by employee restroom. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled flour container by hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator replaced flour container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored by food on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed bucket and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in desserts prep area. **Warning**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed chicken and beef containers not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt containers unlabeled stored by hand sink and desserts prep area inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:46 PM.
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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.