Airport Cafe & Liquors
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Airport Cafe & Liquors has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami Springs sits at 78, putting Airport Cafe & Liquors on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking egg and handling clean spatula without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre-cooked chicken wings container uncovered inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110°F on stove in kitchen. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with water and yellow color unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside kitchen.
29-34-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and mahi-mahi bags inside Walk in cooler. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes container stored on Walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator put container inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler in front of cook line, and inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
22-16-4
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee cleaned inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soda and Gatorade plastic containers stored on front counter floor. Employee removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Employee put towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Employee removed them from floor.
24-26-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Airport Cafe & Liquors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Airport Cafe & Liquors on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Airport Cafe & Liquors?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Airport Cafe & Liquors.
How does Airport Cafe & Liquors compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Airport Cafe & Liquors most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Airport Cafe & Liquors' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Airport Cafe & Liquors have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Airport Cafe & Liquors 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 Airport Cafe & Liquors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Airport Cafe & Liquors is inspected around two times per year on average.
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