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Fefas Cafe

8720 N Kendall Dr Ste 111, Miami, FL 33176
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fefas Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Fefas Cafe's latest score of 55 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining containers of cut lettuce, sliced ham, sliced cheese inside reach in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend (61F - Cold Holding) at prep area, as per operator for 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut lettuce stored inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
55
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban bread stored inside non food grade bag. Operator removed bread from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend (70F - Cold Holding) at prep area, as per operator for less than one hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee stir straws not individually wrapped for customer self service at front counter.
25-27-4
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (120F - Hot Holding); ham croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at hot box in front counter. As per operator for one hour. Operator raised temperature on hot box. Second temperature after 5 mins chicken empanadas (135F - Reheating); ham croquetas (130F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat croquetas inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw eggs stored in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided printed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator, and provided printed handout. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Discussed with employee and provided email agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Discussed with employees and provided email form.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauce no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout establishment.
36-34-5
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
90
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled.
36-34-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fefas Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fefas Cafe on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fefas Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fefas Cafe.

How does Fefas Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fefas Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fefas Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fefas Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fefas Cafe 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 Fefas Cafe inspected?

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

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