Cafe Vert
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Cafe Vert has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Surfside restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over container of tuna salad in double door reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and back storage room showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors near restroom and kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed bread stored on top of soiled chest freezer lid. **Warning**
08B-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 food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in double door reach in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed operator using unwashed oranges to make orange juice. **Warning**
08B-39-4
61
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in coolers in kitchen soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above front counter showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in reach in cooler soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed lights area not lighting correctly in storage room.
38-05-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with old food debris.
22-12-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at dry storage soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage near exterior door at hallway and in bathroom ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease and dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 containers stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed containers from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles in back storage area. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed vent at entrance of kitchen with soiled with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor at storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service take out containers stored on floor inside of storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler at kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
64
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease on ceiling vents in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There's a gap on back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by mop sink
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
70
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding) As per manager food was there less than 1 hour during busy time. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed tuna salad at (64° F - cooling) as per operator was outside less than 30 minutes); cut tomatoes (63° - cooling) as per operator was cutting one hour ago). **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler at the coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed in reach in cooler at the coffee station. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door next to bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Observed at the back door next to bathrooms. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Vert last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Vert on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Vert?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Vert.
How does Cafe Vert compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Cafe Vert most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Cafe Vert's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Vert have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Vert 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 Vert inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Vert is inspected around three times per year on average.
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