Cacao Cafe

1713 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cacao Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Cacao Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: chicken empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the operator discard the chicken empanadas and increased the temperature on the hot box. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Celia Mustelier Santos, as per operator, working over 60 days.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler: cooked rice stored with pout date mark. As per operator, prepared two days ago. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.

29-20-5

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. The bottom of the reach in freezer.

22-16-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Discussed with the operator and provided the clean-up plan for vomit/diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter, operator turned on the hot water valve. Water temperature 102F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands in cold water, water temperature 76-79F.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, hand wash sink, and mop sink. water temperature 76-79F.

27-06-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. Observed water temperature 76-79F at the hand washing sink, mop sink, and hand washing sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cacao Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cacao Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cacao Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cacao Cafe.

How does Cacao Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cacao Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cacao Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cacao Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cacao Cafe 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 Cacao Cafe inspected?

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

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