SAMANTHA CAFETERIA
1771 NW 7 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/3/2025
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in men's restroom. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in vegetable cooler with rust accumulation on shelves.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator removed eggs and placed them in another cooler in correct order. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506834
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe squeeze bottle containing oil located at prep table with no label. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on menu a not identified as a raw product. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 9/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352432
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer near back exit with broken door. Observed gasket torn inside chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor near dry storage area. Operator removed from floor immediately.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front hand wash sink near coffee bar. Observed no hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Printed copies of hand wash sign and provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside non food grade back inside chest freezer. Operator removed and stored in clear plastic bag. Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator provided 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. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or posted on establishment. Provided a printed copy to manager. Manager posted and advised new menu's will be printed with consumer advisory.**Corrected On-Site* Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 393-1903
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(61 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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