CAFE AMERICANO
1776 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the cook line and ware washing area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken and cracked tiles at the cook line.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one missing. The manager found the pan and had it installed during the inspection.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed a prep cook chewing and pulling apart cooked pork.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the drink station.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on both sides of the hood system.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook working with cooked pork remove her gloves and put on new gloves no hand washing.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a bar tender cutting lemons with no gloves.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed the bartender rinse his hands with water for approximately 3 seconds at the bar.
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter in the walk-in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two packages of napkins in the sink and three empty glass bottles blocking the soap dispenser.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a server filling up glass with water a the hand washing sink at the drink station. Observed another server pour cream into the sink.
- 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/
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packs of vacuumed seal tuna at an internal temperature of 41°F.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of pasta on top of the dish machine and the dish washer eating it.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The chef removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a water bottle on top of ice cream in the freezer at the cook line.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front line on the cutting boards. The manager had the cooks put the towels in a bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the bar. The manager turned off the dishwasher machine and told the bar tender to to take the glasses to the kitchen.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a sever touch her nose and then the ice scoop.
- 03G-05-5:High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packs of vacuumed seal tuna at an internal temperature of 41°F.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (55F - Clod holding). As per the bartender hr left it outside of the cooler for approximately 30 minutes. The bartender put it back in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several dirty spoons and a cup and scrubbing pad in the hand washing sink at the drink station. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought napkins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the top shelf at the cook line.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the drink station.
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a Gatorade in the ice bin. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the storage area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (60F - Cold Holding) at the drink station. As per the manager the milk was there approximately 1 hour. The gallon milk jug was in a plastic container so the manager filled it with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cardboard box on top of the sink at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters next to the ice machine dated 2018.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
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Phone: (786) 698-4186
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(12,465 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:45 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:45 PM
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025