CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
11515 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed exterior soiled; at call back. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with ambient temperature of 57F. As per operator, new equipment was ordered. The following TCS foods stored inside: cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); garlic aioli (56F - Cold Holding); feta (57F - Cold Holding). - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with ambient temperature of 57F. As per operator, new equipment was ordered. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed soiled walls in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with ambient temperature of 57F. As per operator, new equipment was ordered. The following TCS foods stored inside: cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); garlic aioli (56F - Cold Holding); feta (57F - Cold Holding).
- 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 water bottle stored on dry food rack above cans. Bottle was moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup at freezer front counter. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack and cook raw shell eggs, begin to plate food no hand wash. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitress touch face then grab plate with no handwashing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with ambient temperature of 57F. As per operator, new equipment was ordered. The following TCS foods stored inside: cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); garlic aioli (56F - Cold Holding); feta (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector provided and went over TPHC form. Observed at front counter in cooler: dulce de leche cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding); carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (46F - Cold Holding); Nutella cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator, desserts are moved from coolers in back to front; items have been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter used to fill water pitcher. Employee moved pitcher during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to ware wash.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in cooler soiled.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed potatoes (9:35am) (89F - Cooling) ; potatoes (10:10am) (88F - Cooling) cooling rate 0.02 ° F/min and the correct rate needs to be 0.53° F/min.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of chick peas. Operator segregated can to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs with gloves and then touched clean dishes without discarding gloves and washing hands. Operator and manager was informed that when cracking eggs gloves must be discarded and must wash hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna (54F - Cold Holding); salmon (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator overnight. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on preparation table (73F - Cold Holding) As per the operator for less than one hour. And observed tuna (54F - Cold Holding); salmon (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator overnight. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) Operator changed the solution final solution 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying machine not working in the men's restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).