Cafe Papillon
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cafe Papillon, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Cafe Papillon on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked hash browns (74F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator store inside reach in cooler kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (89F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours, located next to flat grill kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic bottles of bleach not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located near three compartments sink and microwave kitchen.
36-27-5
39
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs (81F - Cold Holding) more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (81F - Cold Holding) more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (69F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours, located next to flat grill kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pineapple stored directly on floor under prep table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
32
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than four hours, located next to flat grill kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed tomatoes. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink located from counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daniel Gonzalez. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee Women bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef store inside three compartment sink in standing water. Operator open faucet for running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line area. Operator stored inside in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
39
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at (58F - Cold Holding) Holding) less than four hours,located next to flat grill kitchen. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Motrin locate on top of reach in cooler kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with sponge inside hand wash sink located from counter area. Also observed plastic bag inside hand wash sink and to go boxes plastic container blocked hand wash sink located kitchen. Operator removed during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. George Quintana, Daniel Gonzalez.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of vintage and cooked oil. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located near dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
33
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer inside.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender inside hand wash sink located from counter area. Also observed discard flat grill in disrepair blocked hand wash sink located kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area and kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria M Ojeda.
53B-13-5
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 and cooked rice no date marked inside reach in cooler kitchen.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with mayonnaise, soy sauce, cooking wine, cases of pineapple store directly on floor located kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer open located in the dining room area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed cracks plastic pan. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair storage boxes of plastic utensils located from counter area also reach in cooler kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
36-36-4
26
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol located cook line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallon of milk (49F - Cold Holding) stored near coffee machine. Less than four hours. Operator stored inside reach in cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yurdania Austria.
53B-13-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer open located in the dining room area.
08B-63-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with mayonnaise, soy sauce, cooking wine store on floor kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of water located on top of prep table cook line area. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located front counter area. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair storage boxes of plastic utensils.
14-74-7
33
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread store directly inside garbage bags inside reach in freezer front counter area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container and sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area also kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alejandro.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water front counter area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Located at cook line area observed bottle of Magnesium, alocane burn gel. Operator stored properly.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 59F - Cold Holding) less than four hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler front counter area.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (118F - Hot Holding) located front counter area less than four hours. Operator reheated at 165°f.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 88°f per four minutes at hand wash sink woman bathroom.
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line area kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located hand wash sink kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher in disrepair located kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Papillon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Papillon on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Papillon?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cafe Papillon.
How does Cafe Papillon compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Papillon most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Papillon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Papillon have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Papillon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Papillon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Papillon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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