Atlantis Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Atlantis Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up nine times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly on grocery plastic bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box on top of hand wash sink kitchen. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen near three compartments sink.
31B-04-4
43
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked beef inside reach in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers located front counter area. Operator store properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located under three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
55
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink and employee food cooked sausage located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container front counter area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
37
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef stored directly inside grocery plastic bags inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go foam containers.
25-06-4
58
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep table less than four hours, cut tomatoes (at 10:30 50°F - Cold Holding then at 10:55 49°F); cooked potatoes (at 10:30 50°F - Cold Holding then at 10:53 49°F); sausage (at 10:30 55°F - Cold Holding then at 10:54 53°F). Operator stored inside reach in cooler during inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Margarita Noriega.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bags with Bread stored on floor kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atlantis Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atlantis Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atlantis Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Atlantis Cafe.
How does Atlantis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Atlantis Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Atlantis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Atlantis Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Atlantis Cafe 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 Atlantis Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Atlantis Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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