Employee Cafeteria

3300 Sw 27 Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Employee Cafeteria has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with washed produce” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Coconut Grove restaurant scores 68. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed for apples at buffet line. Operator removed and placed behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed at reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over container of limes and tomatoes. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-04-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tray of garlic bread stored on top of display case uncovered. Operator placed a lid. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over lettuce in standing reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter self serve area half and half (54F - Cold Holding). As per employee for 2 hours. Employee began to place onto ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons in container at shelf stored not inverted. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to pastry prep area blocked by a rack of baking pans. Manager removed pans from in front of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed under buffet line in cafeteria area, employee handbag stored. Employee removed to place in locker room. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle stored on oven door at cookline. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Employee cleaned up the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At buffet area.

31B-04-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Employee Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Employee Cafeteria on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Employee Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with washed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Employee Cafeteria.

How does Employee Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Coconut Grove?

Employee Cafeteria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Coconut Grove average of 68.

Has Employee Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Employee Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Employee Cafeteria 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 Employee Cafeteria inspected?

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

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