DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CITY CAFE

CITY CAFE has 3 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 1.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

444 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13623228

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 8 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at staff bathroom.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe bowl used at WIC and WIF gaskets in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed margarine on floor at WIC. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Observed fruit salad missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food and chef salad and chicken and tuna salad missing date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All at front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright under prep table across cook line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to HWS at kitchen entrance soiled and behind storage rack at kitchen entrance.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) and sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Less than 3 hours. Product placed in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Observed Derky, Carmen, and Susie working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. Repeat Violation

3/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8530284

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 4 basic

  • 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

10/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8340380

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 4 int, 18 basic

  • 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.