City Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
39
Score
City Cafe has been inspected five times since 2022. City Cafe was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 12 violations, down from roughly 16 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) and sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Less than 3 hours. Product placed in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. Observed Derky, Carmen, and Susie working for more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at staff bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe bowl used at WIC and WIF gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed margarine on floor at WIC. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit salad missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food and chef salad and chicken and tuna salad missing date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All at front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright under prep table across cook line.
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to HWS at kitchen entrance soiled and behind storage rack at kitchen entrance.
36-27-5
39
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 6 food handlers, no certified manager on duty at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Food on front counter held on time. No written plan. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to person in charge.
03F-10-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue/food debris built up on Back side of slicer, on peeler on shelf, and on tomato slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning spoon above stove, handle in product. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ply wood cover over prep sink in disrepair/ not fully sealed, smooth, or easily cleanable.
14-47-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front prep area. As per operator less than one hour. Operator placed items in reach in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. Observed interior of warmer hot box soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulated grease/ food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front cookline blocked.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bucket stored above three compartment sink cracked / in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near warewashing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the time of the inspection observed tuna salad and cut mixed fruit salad for customer self service missing information on label.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed coffee machine at front service station draining into a bucket.
29-07-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vents throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed at front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
20
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom table of a prep table rusted at prep area closest to walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employees restroom in back kitchen
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an employee drinking from an open container at prep table by office. Person in charge made employee to place a lid and explained procedure of where to keep drinking containers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
78
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored in floor on walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Cafe on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at City Cafe.
How does City Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
City Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has City Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at City Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at City Cafe 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 City Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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