LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
1200 CRANDON BLVD · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Coached operator on correct storage procedures.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken fingers (72F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than an hour prior. Operator sent product to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice and beans at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf beside 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tomato sauce container on floor at walk in freezer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk 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 touching rice inside container. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.