CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
3400 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee cup with beverage on prep table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( reach in cooler located next to the toaster . Repeat Violation
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed missing handle for reach in cooler lid.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets . The one located underneath the service window. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lentil soup thawing inside standing water. Employee moved it to inside reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored at ambient temperature of 62 F ( as per employee for approximately 1 hr). Employee placed the eggs in ice bath immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener. Employee sent it to the 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal piece blocking the kitchen hand sink . Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are broken . Cooler located next to the hand sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( the one next to the hand sink ) .
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters. Sanitizer buckets were not set up. Person in charge set up sanitizer container quart 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed kitchen dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 10 ppm. The sanitizer was adjusted to chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked shell eggs inside a container in the reach in cooler .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 60 F held at room temperature at the front service expo area. As per employee they are refilling constantly ( less than 4 hrs). Manager decided to use time control instead of temperature. Item was added. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/ Observed 8 food handling employees with no certified manager present. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cutting marks no longer cleanable. Person in charge changed them. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee rearranged handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food debris located at reach in cooler at bar area with açaí product.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at one hand sink at bar area.
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed accumulation of smoke inside kitchen.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food leftovers at handwashing sink at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 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/ Observed approximately 8 employees engaged in food preparation and no certified manager present .
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 cell phone on the slicer in the kitchen. Cell phone was moved immediately and the area was disinfested. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Employee corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed small openings on the dry storage wall .
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 80 F ( as per person in charge no more than 4 hrs). Operator prefers to use time as public health control over temperature, so TPHC procedure was provided.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed both test kits are expired. Person in charge ordered new test kits. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Phone: (786) 630-6653
Website: http://www.cremagourmet.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(918 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025