CAFE BERNIE
5600 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef skirt above sauces at the front cooler. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers pick dirty dishes , then plated food without handwashing in between. All the servers were coached about the procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink located at the front bar.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Missing training for Yania ( kitchen cook).
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the front area bar . **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with coffee next to the microwave above the salad cooler . The cup was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach in coolers in the kitchen. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula use to cut the cake stored inside standing water. Water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen food ( seafood mix , ground lobster and ground beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved them to the cooler.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed metal pieces and maintenance supplies left on premises.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:27 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.