Azores Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Azores Coffee has six inspections in the public record. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door.
35B-01-4
95
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (100F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (100F - Hot Holding) in steam box at front counter. As per operator, they were placed in steam box less than 30 minutes ago. Operator increased temperature of unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed ham croquettes (121F- Hot Holding), Portuguese tarts (126- Hot Holding), Portuguese Cod (131- Hot Holding) in steam box at front counter. as per operator, they were made at 9:30 this morning. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket door torn at sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest across from stove and near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket door soiled at sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. As per owner, since the previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish fritter (105F - Hot Holding); croquetas (109F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front line. As per owner, for less than 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with owner and provided written procedures via email.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cheese with mold like growth at walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top of preparation cooler. As per owner, since the previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand sink at storage area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked beef at reach in freezer not date marked. As per owner, product prepared 3 days prior. Discussed date marking with owner and provided hand out via email.
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic container of flour and cooking oil stored on floor underneath oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) owner took solution to replenish with chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
41
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded pork at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, item was prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oranges at front counter and container of cooking oil near reach in chest freezer stored on the floor. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator adjusted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azores Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azores Coffee on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azores Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azores Coffee.
How does Azores Coffee compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Azores Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Azores Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azores Coffee have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azores Coffee 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 Azores Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azores Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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