Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LIGHTHOUSE CAFE

1200 CRANDON BLVD · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3481408
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8817683
DBPR license2332037

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with Frozen food inside walk-in freezer.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

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

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp be thawed in standing water.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

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