Cafe Oriental
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Cafe Oriental stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Vaseline stored above reach in across cook line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not printed. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled across cook line. Operator wiped out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in next to back kitchen exit.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
58
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector sent form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed undercooked egg on menu for ramen bowls. Operator marked menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch with no label.
02D-01-5
61
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washing hands with gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind the sauce at drawer reach in cooler. Operator relocated the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked with a cutting board.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observe towels under cutting boards at preparation table. Operator removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator added chlorine. Final concentration 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in cooler. Operated Relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment makes kimchi in house. **Warning**
03G-42-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the establishment makes kimchi in house. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil in water at 108°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
55
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 120°F. Operator change the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored next to raw chicken at reach in cooler. Operator moved the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hours. Operator moved the butter to the bottom part for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed his hands at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef curry at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed noodles thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the noodles to the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizing bucket chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 200 ppm Operator diluted the chlorine concentration to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator clean her gloves at the triple sink.. Operator removed the gloves, Cleaned hands and changed the gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator clean the hands at the triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand was sink blocked by two buckets.
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the bathroom with the mop sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the rice spoon stored in standing water. Water temperature 76F
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler salmon (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Operator changed the location of the salmon to improve cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic cup inside the front counter hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom has no hand wash sign **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Oriental last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Oriental on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Oriental?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Oriental.
How does Cafe Oriental compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Oriental most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Oriental's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Oriental have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Oriental 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 Oriental inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Oriental is inspected around three times per year on average.
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