Inspection Report

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SALT CAFE

1610 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8867608
DBPR license2335369

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the hand sink by the ice machine.

#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and eggs Benedict on the menu not identified as raw. Observed ceviche of the day on the all dat menu not identified as raw. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate53B-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 the following food handlers have been employed for more than 60 days; Carlos, Francis, Akdemir, Mertcan, Edgar, Ericka and Adolfo.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the ware washing area.

#17Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed several metal pans and pots not inverted.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the cook line.

#7Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the right side of the hood. The chef found the pan and installed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom with the window.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket.

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.