Charles & Larry Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Charles & Larry Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Charles & Larry Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at front counter. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed table cleaner inside spray bottle without label at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hanged mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on cart at kitchen. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on cart at kitchen. As per operator for more than 4 hrs.
03A-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Operator started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature inside triple sink at kitchen. Operator turned on cold water for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hand cheese (47F - Cold Holding ); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator they were cleaning the unit approximately 1 hour ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator segregated rice to be discarded. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chops in white chest reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at front counter across from white chest reach in freezer. Also observed inside container of cheese in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to mop sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Operator removed during inspection. **Warning**
10-20-4
33
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Repeat Violation**
16-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on top of veggies inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched phone with gloves on and then engaged in food preparation. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside cheese container stored inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
23
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
16-20-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed with employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of onions and gallon of oil stored on floor at back of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen raw pork store on triple sink to thaw. Operator placed in sink and running water to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment container stored inside shredded cheese container.
14-01-5
39
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jul 29, 2022
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. Observed hamburger patties (48F - Hot Holding). As per employee held approximately 30 minutes on preparation table. Employee moved to cooler unit at the time of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (126F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (124F - Hot Holding). As per employee held approximately 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a cleaner solution spray bottle without label with common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease accumulation on ceiling on kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table next to food. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on front hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charles & Larry Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charles & Larry Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charles & Larry Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Charles & Larry Cafe.
How does Charles & Larry Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Charles & Larry Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Charles & Larry Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charles & Larry Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charles & Larry Cafe 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 Charles & Larry Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charles & Larry Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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