MIAM CAFE III
1040 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida, 33132
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at coffee bar area; personal mug, backpacks on countertop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed coffee cup stored above coffee bar area. **Time Extended**
- 42-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to be reached, boxes and containers stored inside and in front of it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed mop sink blocked; no access. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven in coffee bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tongs on oven door at coffee bar. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in hall above some dry storage; no shield protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed into shield protection at callback. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at callback. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed mop not hung for proper air drying. **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees total; no certified manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed not certified food manager on site at call back. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
14
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 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 at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside: beef raw (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has operator remove food for proper rapid cooling. **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 at coffee bar area; personal mug, backpacks on countertop. **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink not properly set up; no sanitizer step set. Inspector went over proper sink order and filled wash, rinse, and sanitizer sections. Chlorine sanitizer; 100 ppm. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed air conditioner in poor repair; leaking onto floor in hallway. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in hallway. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in back storage area. **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to reach in cooler next to mop sink. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop and handle stored inside ice. Person in charge removed scoop and had employee wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to be reached, boxes and containers stored inside and in front of it. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven in coffee bar area. **Warning**
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in hall above some dry storage; no shield protection. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing ambiently in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. **Warning**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine in kitchen area out of order. Chlorine dishmachine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies near mop sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside: beef raw (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has operator remove food for proper rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed person in charge with no knowledge to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with person in charge; both thermometers calibrated to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pancake batter stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees total; no certified manager on duty. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge with no knowledge to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with person in charge; both thermometers calibrated to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located Front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Front counter area.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (95F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator reheat to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).