THE CENTRAL CAFE MIAMI

THE CENTRAL CAFE MIAMI located in MIAMI has undergone 2 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6505 WATERFORD DISTRICT DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10937296

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. ham and cheese empanadas and cheese tequeños stored in front counter at 56 F. As per operator food was prepared at 8:30 am. Discussed with operator the importance of the time in and time out.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed and coached operator, and provided email form.

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10835121

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit; chlorine.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe on site.