Cafe Branca
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
95
Score
Cafe Branca, located at 40 Sw 13 St R2 in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on April 9, 2026, with one minor violation noted. The violation involved soil residues and food debris observed in a reach-in cooler at the front counter. Across nine inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
95
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days. License expired on October 1st, 2025. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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 Silivina the operator with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter with dirty plates and utensils. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter with deep cut marks and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while manipulating food.
13-07-4
58
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature. Food employee placed in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
90
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor 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.
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.
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
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At the time of the inspection observed establishment is holding ham and cheese croissant, tequenos and pan de bono under time. No procedures available.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled
23-03-4
58
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to store soiled dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed on food grade bags used to store tequenos.
14-31-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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