CAFE 74
7850 NW 74 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a chicken box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shells inside dry storage.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon box thawing at room temperature inside dry storage. Operator placed box in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and margarine bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 40 minutes. Operator placed container inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Saturday February 8th, 2024. Operator date marked ground beef container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided to employee a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops and black beans containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tostones and bacon thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored both products inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked sauce inside reach in cooler by kitchen back door. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site 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 ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Thursday August 1st, 2024. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep counter above reach in cooler in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in dry storage area and behind cooking equipment. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes discarded around dumpster area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at rear of kitchen , white chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and stored upright into ice. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lid during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food build up.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach in cooler containers of ham black beans and sausages not covered. Employee placed plastic wrap over top of the items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at entrance of kitchen.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over packages of Mamey. Employee removed items and placed in correct stored order. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and proceeded to plate customers food without washing hands. Employee was trained by inspector and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter coffee station gallon of milk (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator was placed less than 40 minutes. Operator placed into cooler to cool. Observed at kitchen area prep table, pooled eggs (73F - Cold Holding). As per operator wash placed less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed item into ice baths to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food build up.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at both hand wash sinks in the establishments front counter and kitchen area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted under steam table. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside dry storage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on small room floor by women's restroom. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt and sugar containers on shelf inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by three compartment sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by three compartment sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container not covered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on front counter floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling margarine without washing hands.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen back door. Operator moved chicken to a food graded bag. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
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Phone: (305) 591-0010
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(175 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday:5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday:5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday:5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025