Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAFE BELLINI

10225 COLLINS AVENUE · BAL HARBOUR · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436787
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725813
DBPR license2330984

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority11 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority22-41-4

High 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01D-08-5

High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked bolognese . **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 11

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juicing machine at front counter soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and quaternary sanitizer. Observed missing test strips for quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink in kitchen and front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment does not have probe thermometer. Employee provided new thermometer during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed 2 employees operating engaged in food preparation with no proof of any training. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate02C-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 eat alls prepared onsite with no date marking. As per chef, more than 24 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in storage room not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed bowls stored in kitchen wet nesting. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near juicing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.