Da Cave

13641 Nw 7 Ave, North Miami, FL 33168
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Da Cave has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in North Miami average 80, so Da Cave trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food debris inside preparation sink.
22-35-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
74
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nuzzle soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Cave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Cave on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Da Cave?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Da Cave.

How does Da Cave compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Da Cave most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Da Cave's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Da Cave have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Da Cave 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 Da Cave inspected?

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