CAFE DEL ALMA
16275 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle being used to dispense sugar and flour. Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Repeat Violation
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of sugar.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cup lids being stored on floor in dry storage area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw fish. Located in reach in cooler.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna, poached eggs, and smoked salmon on menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cut boards being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing afterwards. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink and various containers of fruit on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing afterwards. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid being stored on shelf.
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling glasses of water for customer from hand washing sink behind front counter.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering poached eggs, smoked salmon, and raw tuna in various menu items however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (305) 705-4956
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(392 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Breakfast
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Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025