Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FL CAFE

1360 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3470362
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781359
DBPR license2327542

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate6 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 2

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing his hands. Instructed on proper procedure. He removed gloves and washed hands and placed new ones. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High 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 stored over raw burger at reach in cooler near cook line.

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with garbage can in front of it located at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handsink located at entrance of kitchen.

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sandra Nunez, Beranabel Gomez and Jose Boj working for more than 60 days with no food handler certification.

#13Intermediate02C-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 shredded chicken with no date mark held for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler behind kitchen.

#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz Chicas certification expired on 6/6/2024.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted located by reach in cooler next to cook line.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.