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MESTIZA CAFE

MESTIZA CAFE maintains a 2.1/5 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

350 S MIAMI AVE STE CUB

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13568490

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by staff. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter area used for coffee and dry storage area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC at kitchen area. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled at entrance to kitchen. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed carry out bags boxes stored on floor at hallway to bathrooms. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on shelf over peeled potatoes at kitchen area. Bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter HWS with utensils inside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ismail with training from Illinois. Warning

11/4/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10910301

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots over triple sink on she.f not inverted.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastics water bottles stored on the floor next to dry storage.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice buildup at reach in freezer at front counter.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic to go containers stored on the floor at dry storage.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used to wash plates and utensils.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer solution.

4/22/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10697699

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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.
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

10/16/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 int

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at employee bathroom.

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