Altas Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
29
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Altas Cafe Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. Operator paid license while inspection was being conducted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags at reach in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking handsink at entrance of kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towel at handisbk next to entrance and next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by 3 compartment sink and above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
29
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 200ppm Employee replenish solution, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves, instructed employee on proper method.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at kitchen.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in freezer across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen. Observed Fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing system on Handsink in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tiles missing by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At kitchen.
14-09-4
30
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her face and continued working with food without washing her hands . Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast left on the counter at 110 F for approximately 30 minutes. Employee reheated the chicken to 176F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with detergent inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Missing trainings for: Cecilia Erazo, Brenda Rodriguez , Evelyn Villalobos , all working with more than 6 months in the establishment.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles in all the establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items in plastic containers without label ( flour, salt as per employee) .
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored with food contact surface up on the front line. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at the front counter and employee back restroom.. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with temperature of 126f .
10-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
43
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: As per operator, establishment will order FDA approved cloths. **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn. Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed desserts (tres leches) located at the front counter with no label or proof of purchase. As per operator, desserts were made at home and brought to establishment. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough inside non food grade bags at food prep table. Operator removed product from bag and placed inside container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bin in back storage area. Observed cup inside sugar bin at the food prep table. Operator removed immediately **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area with visible water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn. Observed inside door handle for the walk in cooler broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the ice machine located at the front counter. Operator removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs located on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave located near steam table with soiled interior. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in back restroom for employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across cook line soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located near cook line with soiled interior. **Warning**
22-16-4
33
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to fill up bowl with water. Operator was educated on proper use. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Operator obtained enough test strips for today. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator was educated and ceased. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator will store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at sink by triple sink. Operator called plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
52
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves inside reach in freezers near prep area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed here ceiling vents soiled in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex employee bathroom receptacle with no lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives in between three compartment sink and walk. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils near cook line at 86F in standing water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
41
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
30
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline less than 4 hours as per cook. All items were placed over ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to fryer
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to sink next to fryer
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at sink next to triple sink
31B-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between triple sink and wall. Manager removed and sent to wash **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in water 88°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan covers
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Altas Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Altas Cafe Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Altas Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Altas Cafe Restaurant.
How does Altas Cafe Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Altas Cafe Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Altas Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Altas Cafe Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Altas Cafe Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Altas Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Altas Cafe Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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