23 Y L Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited 23 Y L Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting 23 Y L Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available on hand wash sink, water at 80F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator washing hands at 3 compartment sink..
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee pot and tongs inside hand washing sink . Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on sandwich maker prep tables grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted operator inverted SS containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of preparation table . Operator replaced with a clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
50
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw pork chops stored above cooked chicken on reach in cooler across cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (46F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler across cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe napkins,towels and plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observe chlorine test strips not available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign to operator and operator posted at window during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked not date marked on reach in cooler across cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on sauce container in reach in cooler across cook line.employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal ice cream pint next to frozen empanadas. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observe MFDV keeping 2 doors opened., also the pick up window.
35B-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal water bottles on reach in freezer next to frozen plantains, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe seasoning cooked pork container not covered on standing reach in cooler, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe on white cutting board.
21-09-4
22
Jun 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over soda cans and bottles of water at reach in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings not properly date marked. As per manager since yesterday morning. Operator what informed that the products need to be date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the door open all the time.
35B-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 23 Y L Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 23 Y L Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 23 Y L Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 23 Y L Cafe.
How does 23 Y L Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
23 Y L Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has 23 Y L Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 23 Y L Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 23 Y L Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 23 Y L Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 23 Y L Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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