FRONT PORCH CAFE
1458 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a container cooked rice (47F – Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine chlorine at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch soiled dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a container cooked rice (47F – Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the outside bar. Observed the cutting board soiled by the oven and throughout the kitchen. Observed plastic and metal pans soiled on the clean dish rack.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 23
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin. Observed at the drink station.p and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-07-4Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed a mold like substance in the triple sink. The dishwasher clean it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed no sanitizer connected at the dish machine and the sanitizer line in the detergent. The chef put the lines in the correct containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an apron on a cutting board b y the oven. The o energy removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler door doesn't close tightly.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment, shelving and throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the warehouse washing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ice cream on the freezer floor. The chef moved it to a shelf.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind the fryers.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on top of the soda machine.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between a preparation cooler and hand sink. The chef removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on the oven door at the cook line. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the oven top soiled, and the hood filters. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and shelves soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:12 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.