Castaway Coffee & Tea

11861 Sw 144 Ct, Miami, FL 33173

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Castaway Coffee & Tea. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Castaway Coffee & Tea trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10/1/2025 **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (53F - Cold Holding) Observed in reach in cooler. chicken empanadas (169F - Hot Holding) Observed in reach in chest freezer. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator moved products to freezer and added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit for quaternary sanitizer. Operator has test kit for swimming pools. Educated operator on appropriate test strips. **Warning**

16-32-5

Nov 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castaway Coffee & Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Castaway Coffee & Tea on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Castaway Coffee & Tea compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Castaway Coffee & Tea most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Castaway Coffee & Tea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Castaway Coffee & Tea have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Castaway Coffee & Tea 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.

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