EXPRESS CAFETERIA
8670 Southwest 137th Court
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled at front kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board and cookline and cutting board at sandwich station grooved and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets at sandwich station in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer fan guard, shelves, and right side wall. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near warewashing area. Employee brought paper. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/15/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at back kitchen preparation area, and from counter near sandwich station. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, located at back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk -in freezer, located at back kitchen.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between electrical line and the wall, located at back kitchen. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at back kitchen near exit door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of preparation table, located at cook line. Employee removed it, and placed it in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt without label, stored on shelf at back kitchen.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching flan while portioned without gloves. Coached employee with the proper procedure, employee washed hands and put gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan inside reach in cooler at front counter for more than 7 days , 12/05/23. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed flan inside reach in cooler at front counter for more than 7 days , 12/05/23. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan Flan (65F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 30 minutes. Employee portioned, and placed it in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided printed handout. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with operator and provided printed forms. The form was provided and employee singed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/15/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).