Blanc Kara
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Blanc Kara stretching back to 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Beach restaurant scores 69. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over butter at RIC.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside HWS, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water inside RIC not segregated.
40-06-5
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for approximately 1 hour prior, he placed inside RIC. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed employee Taylor hired 6 days prior no health reporting agreement signed, operator printed and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Luis Mendoza. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Baptiste Tiqueux working for more than 60 days with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed Cynthia Legrand training expired 01/05/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Cynthia Legrand training expired 01/05/2023. Observed that Cynthia Legrand took her certified food manager certification exam on 03.25.24 with ServSafe, but no results were available yet at call back time. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed German hired over 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed German hired over 60 days with no food handlers training. Operator ordered books and was waiting for her food manager certification to provide training for German. She took ServSafe exam on 03.25.24 and had no results yet by the call back inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food at two door reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
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/. Observed Cynthia Legrand training expired 01/05/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed German hired over 60 days with no food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Provided manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blanc Kara last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blanc Kara on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blanc Kara?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blanc Kara.
How does Blanc Kara compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Blanc Kara most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Blanc Kara's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blanc Kara have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blanc Kara means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Blanc Kara inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blanc Kara is inspected around two times per year on average.
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