Chiavaris Cafe

401 Sw 71 Ave, Miami, FL 33144

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Chiavaris Cafe has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Chiavaris Cafe on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks stored over sliced chicken in reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Time Extended**

13-02-4

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs stored at ambient temperature next to preparation area. Operator moved the eggs to the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-03-5

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 Beatriz Beaton. 08/06/2024.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

13-02-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of RTE diced ham and tortillas inside of refrigerator.

08A-05-6

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pastry (104F - Hot Holding); guava pastry (103F - Hot Holding) as per operator was put there 40 mins ago; Operator reheated the products, final temperature: cheese pastry (177F - Reheating); guava pastry (177F - Reheating)

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe degreaser and Lysol stored next to preparation area

41-10-4

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle money and continued to prep food without washing hands. Coached employee on washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside of thank you bags in freezer

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored on top of onions inside of refrigerator.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using chlorine sanitizer for triple sink and sanitizer bucket, operator only has test strips for quaternary.

16-32-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled next to drink fridge. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside of hand wash sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to coffee area

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse stored with single service items at front counter

40-06-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside of freezer

10-08-5

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled next to reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label.

02D-01-5

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiavaris Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiavaris Cafe on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chiavaris Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chiavaris Cafe.

How does Chiavaris Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Chiavaris Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chiavaris Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chiavaris Cafe 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 Chiavaris Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chiavaris Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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