CAFE AVANTI
732 41st Street
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and good residue inside the ovens. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
- 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 above raw lamb inside walk in cooler. Chef moved the lamb to a different rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired chlorine test kit 2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed excessive accumulation of grease and residues inside the ovens .
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris on walk in cooler shelves .
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour ( as per employee in a metal container without label )
- 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 shell eggs above raw shrimp inside walk in cooler . Employee inverted them . Corrected On-Site
- 09-17-4:Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee prepping raw chicken breast without using gloves . Employee washed his hands and put gloves on .immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water ( water temperature 77 F ) Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on back surface of stoves.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusty.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit since 2022. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on slicer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
12
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. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine .
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on the ceiling .
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the kitchen floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed different food items stored on the walk in cooler floor. Observed bolognesa container on walk in cooler floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located in front of the cook line and cooler located above the salad station.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered ice cream inside the reach in freezer and bolognesa inside the walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with food item with no labels.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired since 2022.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment printed new menus and the raw items are not identified ( tuna tartare and beef carpaccio) Employee marked the raw items on the menu immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory for raw oyster was printed and posted. Establishment serves oyster occasionally. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 538-4400
Website: http://www.cafeavanti.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(444 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:5:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:5:00 – 10:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025