Cafeteria Duarte

328 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cafeteria Duarte, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, which has been cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cafeteria Duarte is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by front counter and three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator. As per operator will order.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink and front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided information about it.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink and front counter. Discussed with operator and provided form.
31B-04-4
67
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at the front counter: Togo containers stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafeteria Duarte last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Duarte on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Duarte?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Duarte.

How does Cafeteria Duarte compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cafeteria Duarte most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cafeteria Duarte's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafeteria Duarte have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafeteria Duarte 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 Cafeteria Duarte inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria Duarte is inspected roughly once per year on average.