CAFE AREITO

With 8 documented inspections, CAFE AREITO in MIAMI has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

18505 NW 75 PL, SUITE 123/124, MIAMI 33015

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Visit ID: 13508290

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside sugar container. Operator removed it.
14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice microvawe with rust that has pitted the surface
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.

Visit ID: 10891625

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

Visit ID: 10751015

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket underneath of preparation table, next to clean pots. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

1 basic

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Still observed **Time Extended**

1 high, 1 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. Warning

Visit ID: 8531935

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Still observed **Time Extended**

Visit ID: 8532376

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the three compartment sink and above hand sink.
02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sancocho (42°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (40°F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (38°F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (39°F - Cold Holding); was cooked for more than 24 hours as per operatot, with no date marked.

Visit ID: 8385951

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and preparation table.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor.
10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under preparation table.
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Fior, Said, Santiago.
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.