Already Cafe

17640 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL 33157
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Already Cafe, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not made of smooth material throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed ceiling not made of smooth material throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (61F - Cooling). As per chef cooked the night before. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed at cook line. Coached manager in correct procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (61F - Cooling). As per chef cooked the night before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach-in freezer near back exit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both fans guards soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trashcan in restroom. Trashcan was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tile in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not made of smooth material throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in coolers bottom refrigerated area with an ambient temperature of 50F and 60F. All temperature control foods were moved to working cooling unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
39
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler next to the chest freezer at kitchen area observed cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillet (49F - Cold Holding), as per employee for over 4 hours stored in this unit, employee discarded it on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler next to the chest freezer at kitchen area observed cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish fillet (49F - Cold Holding), as per employee for over 4 hours stored in this unit, employee discarded it on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
67
Jul 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer located next to the storage shelves located in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink surface soiled with slime accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer located next to the storage shelves by the preparation tables in the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some floor tiles in disrepair in front o
36-17-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Already Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Already Cafe on file is from Aug 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Already Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Already Cafe.

How does Already Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Already Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Already Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Already Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Already 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.