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GARAGE CAFE

8665 NW 66 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3505122
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8898055
DBPR license2337264

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate12 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

#13High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed no tag for raw oysters inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified as raw item on Menu. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed no tag for raw oysters inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17Intermediate02A-01-5

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on stainless steel microwave by kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mero fish bags inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table by cook line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled floor drain under three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed lemon boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior by kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lid, and food tray boxes stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil, water, and soy sauce bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.