Fl Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
50
Score
Fl Cafe, located at 1360 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 50. The inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and six minor violations. This recent inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly high-risk outcomes across nine recorded inspections for Fl Cafe.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
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. Observed pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked spaghetti inside RIC across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside RIC soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed HWS pipe leaking at kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked spaghetti inside RIC across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by cook line, as per chef from previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage link (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (57F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (62F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by cook line, as per chef from previous day.
03A-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC next to cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed HWS pipe leaking at kitchen entrance.
29-11-4
35
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler by storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
64
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above a hand sink located at kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the wall behind reach in cooler located by the cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind the dishwasher machine. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef at reach in cooler by storage area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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 working at the time of inspection with no food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches inside mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches throughout cook line floor and behind reach in coolers. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by coffee machine. **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certification for Yacinta Hernandez expires on 6/6/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw burger at reach in cooler near cook line.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing his hands. Instructed on proper procedure. He removed gloves and washed hands and placed new ones. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink block with garbage can in front of it located at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside handsink located at entrance of kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sandra Nunez, Beranabel Gomez and Jose Boj working for more than 60 days with no food handler certification.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken with no date mark held for more than 24 hours at reach in cooler behind kitchen.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz Chicas certification expired on 6/6/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted located by reach in cooler next to cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
30
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter require vacuum breaker. Currently only has one **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked navy mop bucket, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in long term storage.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
10-20-4
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
41
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed above the prep sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven. The manager removed it.** Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Sep 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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