EXPRESS CAFETERIA
8670 Southwest 137th Court
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board across from stove.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table in kitchen across from stove.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near back exit door. Also observed floor tiles missing near three compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation table near walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled in kitchen across from stove.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near customer beverage at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dough stored in walk in freezer uncovered.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (57F - Cold Holding). As per cook, it was placed in the reach in cooler 3 hours ago. Instructed employee to keep the reach in cooler lid closed to allow the bacon to reach proper temperature.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in handwash sink in kitchen.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves above reach in cooler across from stove rusted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in the bathroom.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by the bathroom, kitchen area behind equipments
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, kitchen reach freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef. Employee put shell eggs on the bottom **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed proofing cabinet soiled
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certification under Rosa Martinez expired on 10/11/24
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).