LIGHTHOUSE CAFE
1200 Crandon Boulevard
Florida, 33149
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp be thawed in standing water.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with Frozen food inside walk-in freezer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelf beside 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomato sauce container on floor at walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 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 handle touching rice inside container. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at front counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce inside reach in cooler. Coached operator on correct storage procedures.
- 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 chicken fingers (72F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than an hour prior. Operator sent product to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and rice and beans at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in rice. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold hold drawers- marinated sliced beef 51F, sliced white fish 51F. ( ambient temperature 52F). Employee placed fish and beef on ice until refrigeration is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Heavy ice build up in walk-in freezer.
- 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. Scoop handle stored in rice.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains being thawed on make bar, shrimp being thawed in a pan at prep table. No running water.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken breast 119F, cooked beef patty 102F. Cook reheated on chicken 174F and beef to 183F. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin lid soiled at cake counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth stored in the preparation table.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Phone: (305) 361-0080
Website: https://www.boatersgrill.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(2,504 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
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Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025