Cafecito El Eden

5901 Nw 151 St Unit 104B, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Cafecito El Eden stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

Among Miami Lakes restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cafecito El Eden is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on top of preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored in hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with not label.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of frozen plantains on hand sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (122F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (126F - Hot Holding, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty towels and dirty dishes stored in hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (94°F - Hot Holding); empanadas (122°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, located inside display case. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafecito El Eden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafecito El Eden on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafecito El Eden?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafecito El Eden.

How does Cafecito El Eden compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?

Cafecito El Eden most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.

Has Cafecito El Eden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafecito El Eden have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafecito El Eden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafecito El Eden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafecito El Eden is inspected around two times per year on average.