D' GARCIAS CAFETERIA

D' GARCIAS CAFETERIA maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

13216 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13463876

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on top of flip top cooler across triple sink. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 employee phone on shelves next to spices across cook line. Observed employee phone over spices on shelves across from cook line. Operator removed both phones. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and degreaser stored on top of flip top cooler across triple sink. Operator removed the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed wall that was in the middle of the kitchen was removed. Unable to verify plans on OnBase due to no plans available. Operator will need to submit plans for any new or upcoming changes. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreser without label over flip top across triple sink. Operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

9/18/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13463306

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Ludys P. No proof of manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Ludys P. No proof of manager certification. Admin Complaint

7/16/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10903909

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employee water inside reach in cooler with beverages. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Ludys P. No proof of manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled at front counter. Operator properly labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/3/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10806330

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line on prep table. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored stored over cooked pork. Operator properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added water, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 100 ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Discussed and provided to operator via email. Operator printed and posted at front counter. Corrected On-Site