Cafe Avanti
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
Cafe Avanti has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Cafe Avanti is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Observed expired certificates for employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Not observed at the establishment. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: Observed heavy accumulation of grease. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above white beans inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All managers certificates expired since 12/8/2020. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold temperatures. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee soda can on shelf next to clean utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer in the reach in cooler located in front of the cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside salad reach in cooler . Employee clean it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided. **Warning**
51-13-4
43
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 clam tags without date marking.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used the hand sink to fill a container with hot water.
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 cell phone on shel next to food containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole next to the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel underneath the cutting boards.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease residue inside some ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Siding at the bar . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw lamb inside walk in cooler. Chef moved the lamb to a different rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired chlorine test kit 2023.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and good residue inside the ovens. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit since 2022. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on slicer.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some utensils in standing water ( water temperature 77 F ) **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on back surface of stoves.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusty.
14-17-4
64
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory for raw oyster was printed and posted. Establishment serves oyster occasionally. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired since 2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment printed new menus and the raw items are not identified ( tuna tartare and beef carpaccio) Employee marked the raw items on the menu immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine .
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of grease on the ceiling .
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed different food items stored on the walk in cooler floor. Observed bolognesa container on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located in front of the cook line and cooler located above the salad station.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered ice cream inside the reach in freezer and bolognesa inside the walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with food item with no labels.
02D-01-5
47
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mixed tags from different months, not organized by chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant inside walk in cooler since Wed 2/22 without date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed missing dates on some tags.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed some food containers on walk in cooler floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old debris inside microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen squid tubes thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the food item under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Avanti last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Avanti on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Avanti?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Avanti.
How does Cafe Avanti compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Cafe Avanti most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Cafe Avanti's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Avanti have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Avanti 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 Avanti inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Avanti is inspected around three times per year on average.
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