DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

With 4 documented inspections, CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR in CORAL GABLES has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3400 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894580

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at front counter.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line shelf loaf of bread stored uncovered. Chef placed top. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator primed dispenser new Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Bain Marie cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours. Chef increased heat to being reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at meat slicer, with no active prep taking place.

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10834730

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored on plate storage shelf at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: At time of callback inspection still observed employees phone on prep shelf. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725810

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. Warning
  • 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed paper towels disposed onto floors. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys stored on plate storage shelf at cook line. Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed strawberries stored next to hand wash sink at front counter uncovered. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of diced tomatoes at cook line cooler. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed for oranges used to orange juice machine, stored in original box it came in. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at front counter reach in freezer, soiled with blueberries. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sinks used as dump sinks with evidence of food remnants and scoop stored inside. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 6 employees engaging in food preparation at time of inspection with no certified manager present. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen prep area hand sink. Warning
  • 53B-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 for Roxana hired 3 months ago. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen.