Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar's 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line shelf, cooked potatoes (84F - Hot Holding) as per chef for less than 2 hours for easier cooking access.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line soiled with no active food prep taking place. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at cook line and hand sink at dish washing area used as dump sinks with food remnants left inside..
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed for oranges at front counter juice stored in received box.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind cooking and cooling equipment at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed received boxes of celery stored on floor near three compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around trash can. Observed at enclosed lobby trash cabinet, trash inside cabinet around trash can.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter stored on top of ice bin.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line in container of tomatoes.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep counters at cook line soiled with food debris with no active food preparation.
23-03-4
47
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep counters at cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled behind cooling equipment at cook line area.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
82
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler, raw tuna stored over basic pancake batter. Chef removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs in reach in cooler at cook line. Chef removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed at front counter window cleaner stored next to canned and plastic bottle beverages. Employee began to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of margarine and olive oil at cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with dust build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter ice bin, ice scoop stored on counter surface. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at upstairs walk in freezer, loaves of bread and boxes of smoked salmon and tuna stored on bottom shelf that is not at least 6 inches.
08B-47-4
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in bottom reach in cooler under stove.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under stove. As per operator from yesterday 1/26. Operator discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under stove. As per operator from yesterday 1/26. Operator discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
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 roasted potatoes (85F - Hot Holding)on shelf above griddle in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen and dishwasher area.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not stored above sliced tomatoes at prep table reach in cooler in kitchen area. Operator removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at dishwasher area.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple take out containers not properly stored at prep line storage shelf in kitchen area. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored on preparation table in kitchen area. Operator discarded coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on bottom reach in cooler under stove in kitchen area.
23-24-4
37
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above tortillas located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermal strips or non reversible thermometers available at the time of the inspection.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: opposite low boy:; pica de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago prepared, operator removed to other cooler for additional cooling. low boy,kitchen:; grilled chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); baked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) As per operator from yesterday **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. low boy,kitchen:; grilled chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); baked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding) As per operator from yesterday **Warning**
01B-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 above ham located in the low boy reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above dressings located in the reach in cooler opposite the grill. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked eggs located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the tuna tartare. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 employees present at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite the low boy reach in cooler ambient temperature at approximately 59F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
25
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,kitchen: kitchen ; raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold Holding); marinated fish fillets (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling, as per operator reach in cooler is stocked from the walk-in cooler at the start of each day.. drawers opposite flat top grill:; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago,removed to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink,and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 for Adan L, Stephanie F, Ibrahim A, Jeronimo C,Daniela P, Vanessa R, Enmanuel P, Philo P.**Warning** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for the low boy reach in cooler,ambient temperature at approximately 47F. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 52F for the reach in cooler,drawer unit opposite flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for both unisex bathrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed box containing heavy cream stored on the floor of the pastry walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk sugar and flour bins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw salmon located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above tomato sauce,located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,low boy unit opposite fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk sugar and flour bins. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for prep unit by hand wash sink, ambient temperature at approximately 52f at the time of inspection. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
35
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed cook line hot water shut off. The operator turned it back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by the dish machine missing paper towels. The operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar.
How does Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar 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 Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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