Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
82
Score
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar, located at 1601 Washington Ave Ste 120 in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 27, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations, including issues with ceiling surfaces, an expired operating license, and food storage not meeting the required height off the floor. Previous inspections for this establishment have predominantly been categorized as high-risk.
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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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 a measuring cup handle touching the quinoa. The manager removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a prep tables bottom shelf is touch the floor in one corner and there is different foods on the shelf.
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finish an order and remove gloves and put on new gloves. I explained that she needs to wash her hands each time she puts on new gloves when changing tasks. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook crack two raw shell eggs and then grabbed a banana. I stopped her before she peeled the banana and had her wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the pass through window.
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. I spoke to the manager and she had him rewash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing her hands. I spoke to the manager and she had the employee rewash the dishes and wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade l
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed undated water filters next to the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the walk-in freezer at a temperature of 40°F. As per the manager it stopped working properly this morning and a technician is coming to repair..
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
43
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup in English and Spanish to Manager.
11-27-4
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. Emailed employee health agreement forms in English and Spanish to Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation/damage door panel of walk in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup inside a container of salt. Manager removed cup stored inside salt container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
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