UNION RESTAURANT & CAFE

UNION RESTAURANT & CAFE in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

150 SE 3RD AVE #120B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910545

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler, top surfaces of all kitchen shelves from residue.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front reach in cooler interior soil.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back dishwasher area wall soiled throughout. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen cook touching soiled clothes and then engaging in food preparation. No hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chop lettuce at 55 f on the cold make line. Cook placed the item inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat Violation
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean where needed from food debris.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-2024
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance, to walk in cooler door gasket.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500197

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23 paid on 2-1-24 confirmation 236051483 Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340444

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Seals holes to kitchen walls where needed.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(68 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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