CAFE BERNIE
5600 COLLINS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the front area bar . Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup with coffee next to the microwave above the salad cooler . The cup was discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach in coolers in the kitchen. Employee washed it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula use to cut the cake stored inside standing water. Water was discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen food ( seafood mix , ground lobster and ground beef thawing at room temperature. Employee moved them to the cooler.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Observed metal pieces and maintenance supplies left on premises.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef skirt above sauces at the front cooler. Employee inverted them. 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. Servers pick dirty dishes , then plated food without handwashing in between. All the servers were coached about the procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink located at the front bar.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for Yania ( kitchen cook).
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed excessive accumulation of lime scale inside the DM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed just small amount of lime scale. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the front area bar . - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink located at the front bar .Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed excessive accumulation of lime scale inside the DM. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed dirty cardboards in use to line shelf underneath the prep table. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles at the front area bar .
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water residue in containers ready to use. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive accumulation of debris on the floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with onions on the kitchen floor . Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Person in charge moved the tongs to the hot water container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located by the 3CS. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. Warning
- 09-19-5:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched the toast used for guacamole . The toast was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 beef inside reach in cooler .Employee inverted the storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 81 F. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee moved them to the cooler immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into hand sink located at the front bar .Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located by the 3CS. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
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 ice machine interior soiled.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of container above preparation table.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor at storage area. Operator placed them on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash container , then started working with food without washing his hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shrimp stored over tostones and churros at reach in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain line into the hand sink at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located in front of the dishwasher) Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Grease on hood filters. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed equipment located by the hand sink ( floor cleaning dispenser) is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: . Plumbing system still in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on the floor in the dry storage . - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed to go container boxes on the floor. **Time Extended**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine line draining into the hand sink at the front. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of old debris inside the dishwasher machine.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located in front of the dishwasher) Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed equipment located by the hand sink ( floor cleaning dispenser) is in disrepair.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on the floor in the dry storage .
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Area located at the basement.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing at room temperature.
- 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Dry storage area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari rings above washed vegetables and cheese inside reach in cooler located next to the cook line. Employee inverted the food storage order. Corrected On-Site
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler located underneath the grill.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about using the hand sink.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine line draining into the hand sink at the front.
- 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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris and grease on toaster.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for 3 new employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
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Phone: (786) 481-3996
Website: https://www.cafebernie.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(553 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025