1952 CAFE
450 Northwest 37th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33125
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located inside kitchen soiled. Operator removed ice and wiped down. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2023 displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gasket.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe two sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards located at the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers located at the dry rack station with water accumulation on the outside rim. Operator rinsed containers correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket located next to cook line torn.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board near prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket located across the cook line soiled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn inside non food grade bag inside reach in freezer. Operator removed product from bag and placed inside container. 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 meatloaf (123F - Hot Holding) inside hot box near kitchen. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameter. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
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.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty/dirty top of ice machine. Ice scoop washed and relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle areas soiled on cook line reach in coolers. Top of ice machine dusty/dirty.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over chopped garlic in upright 3 door reach in. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. All items rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté area make table: provolone cheese 60F, per manager approximately 1 hour. Moved to freezer for rapid cooling at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per manager salmon and fillet mignon can be ordered undercooked. Manager posted consumer advisory at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area it's cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 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 personal bags on top of flour bins near reach in freezer. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container at dry rack station.
- 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. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine. Operator removed immediately.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry rack shelves with rust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near ice machine.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container at dry rack station.
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observe no trash bin at hand wash sink near buffet line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
- 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 placing chicken on grill top with no gloves. Employee proceeded to wash hands but closed faucet with wet hands. Employee washed hands again and closed faucet with paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator was provided with parasite destruction via e-mail by distributor. Corrected On-Site
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand wash sink near buffet line. Operator restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator restocked soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).