Cafe Faray
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cafe Faray, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef ribs stored inside Thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen. Employee stored food in a food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up on shelf in kitchen. Employee stored big spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and pork belly containers uncovered inside reach cooler. Employee covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets under front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tin foil containers not invert on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Employee was trained where to wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant unlabeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on sandwich prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks faces up on front counter. Operator stored forks faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and pork containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Moro rice stored in direct contact with thank you bags inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed rice and stored it inside food graded bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw goat over cooked pork inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored meats correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer used to store fruit pulp.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken containers uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored chicken inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed improper invoice without company name, phone number, and address, for 2 tres leches desserts located in reach in cooler at front counter.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) located under prep table inside kitchen. Employee made a new sanitizer solution and observed (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Observed Omar Moralez, Yoslaine Teheran, Ana Carolina, Brenife Rodrigues, and Yesimar Gonzalez.
53B-05-5
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. Discussed and provided procedures.
11-27-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided form.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil container stored on floor located near oven inside kitchen. Employee removed it and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on ground/pad around grease receptacle . Observed grease receptacle stored on ground near front parking lot.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil not labeled, located near stove inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean plates without washing hands inside Kitchen. Employee put the dish to clean and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside chicken base and seasoning containers under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef thawing at room temperature under prep table inside kitchen. Operator started to cut meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container on shelf not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and cutting tomatoes without washing hands. Inspector trained employee how to proceed after cracking raw shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Moro rice stored in thank you bags inside reach in cooler inside kitchen.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed Employee eating inside Kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up on shelf by cook line. Employee stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container not covered inside reach in cooler. Employee covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Employee put meat under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Faray last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Faray on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Faray?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Faray.
How does Cafe Faray compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Faray most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Faray's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Faray have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Faray 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 Faray inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Faray is inspected around three times per year on average.
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