DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MOZART CAFE

Food safety records indicate MOZART CAFE in SUNNY ISLES BEACH has 5 inspections with a 1.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

18110 Collins Avenue
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905570

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense ketchup. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee soda stored in same container as ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service utensils stored on floor behind front counter. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food and touching utensils without first washing hands. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in prep sink and not in approved handwash sink due to no water provided at 1 hand wash sink in kitchen area. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in sushi area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside sink. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in sushi area. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Observed establishment using paint brush for food. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Establishment has another sink on opposite end of kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense tempura flour and ice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Observed Sanitizer bucket stored with food. Advised manager and he removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed pizza boxes meant for single-use reused to store pizza dough in walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also, observed used pizza boxes stored in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs being stored over various cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Manager removed. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to dispense parm cheese and flour.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor in walk cooler and walk freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Observed floors in walk in freezer soiled and not easily cleanable.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed pizza boxes meant for single-use reused to store pizza dough in walk in cooler and reach in coolers.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Located in prep area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bubbles, containers of flour and sugar not labeled.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Advised manager and he instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored on hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep shelves throughout kitchen area rusted.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487169

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense tomato salad and parm cheese. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of food being stored in floor in walk in cooler/ freezer and under in oven.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located in bar area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on garbage can in kitchen area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area and prep area.

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352268

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cub with no handle being stored in container of tempura, rice and soy sauce. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of tempura being stored on floor in sushi station and various cases of oil being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located in white reach in freezer.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in nonfood-grade bags.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored directly next to sauces on floor under oven.
  • 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**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef turned on. Corrected On-Site

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,704 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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