SOUTH MIAMI CAFÉ INC
7000 Southwest 62nd Avenue
Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can ,and boxes in front of the kitchen hand washing sink.
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment used chlorine for sanitizer no quaternary.no chlorine test kit onsite
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, cut fruits prepared onsite with not date marked. Manager date marked the puddings , and the cut fruits. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed the employee took oranges directly from the cardboard box to the juice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw hamburger stored over guava pastries at standing reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked pork at standing reach in cooler. Operator relocated the cooked pork up. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork and turkey next to raw pork at standing reach in freezer.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed whole oranges not washed prior to put in squeeze juice equipment. Operator was informed that the oranges need to be washed before used. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping towels on preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of thank you bag at reach in freezer. Operator put the product in a container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over French fried at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the French fried to the top part of the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Consumer advisory was provided, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed products not included date product was packaged. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed boiled eggs and watermelon not date when were packaged. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed products not included date product was packaged. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of foam containers stored on floor at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cutting boards located front counter. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and raw salmon open boxes stored over tequenos and sweet plantains at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sweet plantains at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (69 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator put the product under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm) at front counter. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding not properly date marked. As per operator were made three days ago. Operator was informed that they need to be date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).