TASTE CAFE
Jefferson Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 7/8/2024. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Julian, Geralyn, Maria and Marcos working all more than 60 days with no food handler certifications. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen reach in cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen reach in cooler units. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over buns in the upright reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 7/8/2024. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket in the sink. Warning
- 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. Observed Julian, Geralyn, Maria and Marcos working all more than 60 days with no food handler certifications. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 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/ Observed Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 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/ Observed Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on a prep table above the reach in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula between the prep table and desk at the preparation area.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the manager change tasks and changed gloves without washing his hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roast beef (57F - Cold Holding);stacked to high in the container at the preparation reach in cooler. The manager discarded the top few portions of the product. The product underneath was at 41°F. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a cashier wash her hands in the triple sink.
- 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/ Observed Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
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.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of almond milk on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw liquid eggs over tomatoes in the upright reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site 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/ Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation **Time **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the container with diced tomatoes. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of coffee on the floor under the front counter.
- 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
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over sliced cheese in the reach in cooler.
- 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. Form provided.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a juice machine part in the sink,. The cook moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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/
- 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. Form provided and signed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees have been working for more than 60 days; Edgar,Alex, Cesar,rocio, Greg's max .
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 397-8573
Website: http://www.taste-cafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(317 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025