Ca by Cafe Americano
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Ca by Cafe Americano appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Ca by Cafe Americano is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf at entrance to warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed plates not inverted at shelf at entrance to warewashing area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at prep area grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed green cutting board grooved at prep area grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Observed Katherine, Lorena, Veronica, William, Juan, and Luis working for more than 69 days with no food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand washing sinks. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at prep area grooved. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand washing sink at cook line. Pitcher was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing at cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Served staff wearing watch while doing food preparation at cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stacked at warewashing area shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice bin at bar area. Scoop was stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink near bar entrance. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket bucket with a quaternary concentration of 500 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white powder at preparation area with no labels. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at shelf at entrance to warewashing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at prep area grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
32
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef in standing water thawing in Progress.
06-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Food preparation station, poor lighting.
38-02-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0 ppm, operator run dishwasher several times final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted on shelf at cook line.
24-05-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wall in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wall in bar area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Feb 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ca by Cafe Americano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ca by Cafe Americano on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ca by Cafe Americano?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ca by Cafe Americano.
How does Ca by Cafe Americano compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ca by Cafe Americano most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ca by Cafe Americano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ca by Cafe Americano have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ca by Cafe Americano 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 Ca by Cafe Americano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ca by Cafe Americano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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