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CAFE 54

Health inspection records show CAFE 54 in MIAMI BEACH has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894523

  • 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 and there are approximately 150 seats . Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was sent.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 3 different open containers with fruit salad exposed to contamination at the employee buffet. Employee discarded them. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. As evidence of incorrect temperature in high temp dishmachine. Technician came and fixed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fruit salad which includes cut melon at 57 F. The salad was kept at room temperature for around 30 minutes and employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Missing information. Info was sent .
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temperature final rinse low temperature. Observed Thermolabel didn't change the color according the manufacturer instructions. Technician came and adjusted the booster temperature . Temperature was checked and then, label changed the color. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528977

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357594

  • 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

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Contact Information

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

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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