CAFE VINALES
995 SW 67 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored above tomatoes in crate. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken soup. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Reach in at lobby with ambient temperature of 46/50F. The following tcs foods stored in upper region: tres leches (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were placed in cooler the night before. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in at lobby with ambient temperature of 46/50F. The following tcs foods stored in upper region: tres leches (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts were placed in cooler the night before. Operator turned down temperature in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook unable to verbally tell inspector what temperature to cook chicken to. Inspector went over with cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed housebibb stored in hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.observed undercooked eggs not identified on menu. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present with no manager during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing birthdate and trainer certificate number for Brent and Zulema. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brent and Zulema; 01-28-25. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed bottle no label in warewash area. **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as scoop in cereal bin. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board on floor in warewash area. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Reach in at lobby with ambient temperature of 46/50F. The following tcs foods stored in upper region: tres leches (46F – Cold Holding); flan (46F – Cold Holding). The following foods stored in bottom: rice pudding (42F – Cold Holding); chocolate cake (42F – Cold Holding); cheese (40F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed soda can stored above three sink. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several associates prepping food with bracelets on. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in warewash area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in warewash area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top utensils in water 120F. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers and ice machine. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler where glasses are stored in bar area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tamales and dough in reach in across stove not covered. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on dry dish rack in warewash area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:47 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.