Cafe Areito
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cafe Areito nine times, with records going back to 2022. Cafe Areito was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Cafe Areito's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimichurri sauce with date marked of 1/19/26.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside sugar container. Operator removed it.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice microvawe with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
55
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket underneath of preparation table, next to clean pots. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 machine with chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sancocho (42°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (40°F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (38°F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (39°F - Cold Holding); was cooked for more than 24 hours as per operatot, with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the three compartment sink and above hand sink.
36-27-5
78
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
11-27-4
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. Employees name Fior, Said, Santiago.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under preparation table.
14-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine and preparation table.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of water on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
47
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over peeled plantain. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple clean dishes stored inside hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on front line floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Areito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Areito on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Areito?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Areito.
How does Cafe Areito compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Areito most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Areito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Areito have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Areito 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 Cafe Areito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Areito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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