DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE AROMA

Based on 5 health inspections, CAFE AROMA in INLET BEACH has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1601 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888922

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage location.
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Unable to test sanitizer- no test strips.
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided chlorine test strips Fl dimethyl ammonia chloride. Wrong test strips.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dimethyl ammonia chloride - no test strips available.
  • 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. Kayle Edward's hired in May 2025.

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839168

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up in ice machine on front line. Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee used a dry soiled cloth to wipe barista drink mixer and then stored on top of barista machine . Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779078

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 2 Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks next to food scale.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes near 3 compartment sink and under lids at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Only wash and sanitizer set up. Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use next to coffee mill. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced potato 95F (7:30-9:43). Employee reheated potatoes to 179F. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8461024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of debris on ice grate on interior of ice maker. Repeat Violation
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Multiple cloths stored under syrup bottles, utensils, water dispenser, lids and cups at front counter. Employee removed cloths from food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack, keys, and jacket stored on food prep table next to insta pots. Employee removed items from food contact table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors partially unsealed in ware washing/prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Turkey re packaged and stored in upright freezer not labeled. Employee placed a label on turkey. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390289

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface in multiple areas. Cloth used as a FCS under water dispenser, drink lids, expresso machine, flavor syrups, and under dishes in ware wash area. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 bags/ purse stored on food contact surface next to insta pot and meat slicer.
  • 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink set up with wash and sanitizer with no rinse set up.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas near coffee machines at front counter.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wt mop stored in mop bucket.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Round eggs 107F, scrambled eggs 119F, (10:00-10:45). Employee reheated scrambled eggs to 188F and round eggs to 168F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Round eggs 107F, scrambled eggs 119F, (10:00-10:45).