Caffe Di Notte
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
20
Score
Going back to 2023, Caffe Di Notte has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 11 violations to closer to 15 violations.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over butter and raw pork stored over heavy cream inside reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging inside of triple sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in dirty water at stove top.
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw squid stored over unwashed plantains inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade towel/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw beef wrapped inside non food grade towel inside walk in cooler on speed rack. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelf where clean equipment is stored in dish area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on bottom of reach in freezer in back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
20
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel lining tray of tostones inside reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut onions inside reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine dirty. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back screen door. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of reach in freezer in dry storage room with exposed insulation on bottom of freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves dirty. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel lining tray of tostones inside reach in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut onions inside reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
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 all employee food handler training expired 5/11/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine dirty. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of reach in freezer in dry storage room with exposed insulation on bottom of freezer.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves dirty.
22-16-4
39
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed gap at bottom of exterior back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment serving raw salmon, operator unable to provide parasite destruction letter.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut block of Parmesan cheese stored inside non food grade back in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over cut carrots inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in dry storage area,
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled with old food debris in back storage area next to ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products not operable.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled next to fryer. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt, and flour not labeled in kitchen under prep table. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back storage area **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in front of cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted in dry storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Advised operator to cut bags when thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ground in dry storage area next to ice machine.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys on top of shelf on prep table. Operator moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of fryer oil stored on the floor in back storage area. Observed case of limes and container of cooked rice stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 104F on top of reach in cooler next to kitchen door.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature next to fryer. Operator took product to walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
20
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs shells over green and red pepper stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw items and then touching clean plates without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food items stored inside the walk in cooler without date marked. As per employee food was prepared 2 days before the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager Hector Amaya. Prometric, 03/29/2010. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled. Observed all cutting boards soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with marinara sauce stored on the floor. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 55°F, near the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the cooking line and preparation area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed all cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of the standing reach in freezer is torn, located at dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
22
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat items inside upright reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside upright reach in cooler right side of kitchen entrance.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board above reach in cooler adjacent to grill in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above prep table in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees drink on top of reach in freezer kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright reach in freezer next to ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
47
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream (67F - Cold Holding) on cutting board across from grill. Employee stated it was used a few times recently and they forgot to put it back in cooler. Employee placed in bottom of cooler to chill. Also, milk (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in bar area. Operator stated the servers have been in and out of the cooler a lot for the wine. Operator stated he will keep the milk in the cooler in kitchen area to keep it chilled. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored,over raw salmon in reach-in cooler across from stove on cook line. Employee removed beef to properly store. Also, raw chicken stored over raw salmon on speed rack in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw salmon to properly store above beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, blade on can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to dump a beverage and store a cup in sink. Operator removed cup and will discuss not using hand wash sink for anything other than handwashing **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in front of reach in freezer next to ice machine
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers at front service line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor throughout kitchen, prep and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin and white deflector plate in ice machine soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on reach-in cooler next to ice machine. Also, torn gasket on reach in freezer next to ice machine
14-11-5
43
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Di Notte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Di Notte on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Di Notte?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caffe Di Notte.
How does Caffe Di Notte compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Caffe Di Notte most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Caffe Di Notte's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Caffe Di Notte have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Caffe Di Notte 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 Caffe Di Notte inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Di Notte is inspected around four times per year on average.
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