CITY CAFE

444 SW 2ND AVE, MIAMI 33130

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/1/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Seasoning spoon above stove, handle in product. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ply wood cover over prep sink in disrepair/ not fully sealed, smooth, or easily cleanable.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue/food debris built up on Back side of slicer, on peeler on shelf, and on tomato slicer. 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 6 food handlers, no certified manager on duty at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Food on front counter held on time. No written plan. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to person in charge.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8530284
2024-03-01
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/18/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
24
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vents throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at front prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bucket stored above three compartment sink cracked / in disrepair.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near warewashing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the time of the inspection observed tuna salad and cut mixed fruit salad for customer self service missing information on label.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed coffee machine at front service station draining into a bucket.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front prep area. As per operator less than one hour. Operator placed items in reach in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. Observed interior of warmer hot box soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulated grease/ food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front cookline blocked.
  • 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/
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8340380
2023-10-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 24 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).