Inspection Report

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CAFE BERNIE

5600 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3469319
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780316
DBPR license2333602

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority09-19-5

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the toast used for guacamole . The toast was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler .Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 81 F. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee moved them to the cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink located at the front bar .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located by the 3CS. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed excessive accumulation of lime scale inside the DM. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed dirty cardboards in use to line shelf underneath the prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the front area bar .

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed water residue in containers ready to use. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive accumulation of debris on the floor.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container with onions on the kitchen floor . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Person in charge moved the tongs to the hot water container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located by the 3CS. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.