Breakfast Bar

3974 Nw South River Dr, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Breakfast Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no measuring device available” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Breakfast Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler doors. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout breakfast area.

36-34-5

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed liquid and shell eggs over tomatoes in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (65F - Cold Holding), as per operator butter was placed on buffet line at approximately 7:00 operator moved butter to reach in cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator items have been out for approximately 2 hours operator swapped items with cold holding good temperature items to replace and moved items to reach in freezer to rapid chill, Observed in reach in cooler diced ham (47F - Cold Holding) operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill with new temperature of diced ham (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kit provided by operator is expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door in disrepair in main kitchen area.

14-11-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored next to bread. Operator moved phone away from food **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Breakfast Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Breakfast Bar on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Breakfast Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Breakfast Bar.

How does Breakfast Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Breakfast Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Breakfast Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Breakfast Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Breakfast Bar 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 Breakfast Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Breakfast Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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