CAFE 54
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats **Repeat Violation*
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters .
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one hand sink blocked by a trash container. Employee moved the trash container immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ No certified manager present when more than 4 employees working with food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ice cream thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the product under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash container blocking a hand sink at the entrance of the ware washing area. Manager moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the ware washing area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no label to identify the product with the common name. Manager discarded the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal beverage inside reach in cooler without being segregated from the food offered to the public. Beverages were discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container is broken. Employee discarded . Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee washed hands correctly then. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsed a utensil inside the hand sink at the buffet line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license was emitted for 4 seats when the place has approximately 150 seats. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer at the display. Thermometer was placed inside immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one red bean can dented . Explained the person in charge about the issue . Can was separated from the rest to ask for credit . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching the apron with gloves on, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands . Employee discarded the gloves and washed hands correctly . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(682 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:6:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:6:00 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025