DULCE CAFETERIA MARKET INC
849 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging with food at front counter with no hair restraints.
- 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 ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese (100F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese empanadas (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside hand sink by preparation area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink located next to mop sink. Employee replace paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter of the restaurant.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler by preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 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 ham croquetas (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Instructed manager to reheat items till its appropriate temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking pots inside handsink located next to mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink located next to mop sink. Manager replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar with no label at front counter next to coffee machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of orange stored on floor under floor counter and plastic water bottles near entrance to front counter. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter near window. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of napkins stored on floor at entrance to kitchen.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pan de bono inside large white chest freezer stored inside black garbage plastic bags.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at preparation area. Plastic container was remove. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. **Time Extended**
- 13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
6
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2020. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle water, soda, and Arizona cans stored on floor at entrance to kitchen and boxes of oat milk and coconut milk stored on floor at second floor dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind preparation sink at preparation area soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ware washing sink sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee diluted solution to 100 ppm. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter changed tasks put on gloves with no hand washing. Coached person in charge on correct hand washing procedure. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in upright refrigerator near large chest freezer. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat products at reach-in cooler near large chest freezer at kitchen area. Manager stored products according to cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in ware washing sink at front counter. Warning
- 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. Provided person in charge with cleaning procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan and lid inside hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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/ Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at preparation area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 538-9220
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(402 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025