Francisco's Cafe & Service
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Francisco's Cafe & Service, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air dried- wet nesting in shelf by the 3 compartment sink. Manager fixed them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a gap under the back door of the main kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies, two landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing hamburgers and two landing on the equipment on top of preparation table in the prep/storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed one fly landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing food. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers being used soiled in the kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired. Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed floor tiles missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall located at the back entrance door of the preparation/storage room and on the wall near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the wall located at near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three soiled wet wiping cloths stored on the preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a soiled wet wiping cloth stored on the preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed ceiling in main kitchen area soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed cutting boards grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed a gap under the back door of the main kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
43
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fruits and bread in the reach cooler located in the prep area/storage room. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies, two landing on preparation table in the main kitchen where they were preparing hamburgers and two landing on the equipment on top of preparation table in the prep/storage room. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wasn't sanitizing the trays at the three compartment sink. Per operator, employee has no knowledge as it is not his usual task. Employee was coached in the process, chlorine sanitizer was set to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed the container of quaternary on the floor in the dish wash area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburgers (105F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit. Employee reheated hamburgers and burgers reached to 171 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers being used soiled in the kitchen area. Also observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the shelves storing clean equipment located in the ware wash area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired. Observed Mercedes R. ( 13 years ), Yaneli M ( 8 months), Roberto S ( 1 year), Giovani A ( 2 years), Luz G ( 2 years ) All certificates expired on 01/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above entire prep area not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while food prepping. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee's hair outside of hair restraint. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap under the back door of the kitchen area and the back door of prep/storage room. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in the kitchen area and ware wash area and also in the prep/storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout in the kitchen area and ware wash area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall located at the back entrance door of the preparation/storage room and on the wall near 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the wall of the 3 compartment sink soiled. Also observed the sink knobs of hand wash sink soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employee cleaning preparation table with very dirty wiping cloth. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls in the kitchen area and the wall around the 3 compartment sink are soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three soiled wet wiping cloths stored on the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin container of salt not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked pork (93F - Cooling) at reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product began cooling appropriately 2.5 hours prior. Discussed cooling process with person in charge and provided cooling handout via email.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over yogurt at reach in freezer at storage area. Person in charge rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (93F - Cooling) in closed, stacked containers at reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product began cooling appropriately 2.5 hours prior.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener and kitchen utensils stored in hand sink at dish area. Person in charge removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed metal container of cut ham in reach in freezer at storage area. As per person in charge, product portioned on previous days.
02C-04-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 containers of beans not covered at dry storage area. Person in charge covered products.
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back exit doors open during inspection.
35B-03-4
Basic - Dumpsters overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
47
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided at hand sink located at cook line. Employee refilled soap dispenser on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
82
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
22-02-4
82
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Francisco's Cafe & Service last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Francisco's Cafe & Service on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Francisco's Cafe & Service?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Francisco's Cafe & Service.
How does Francisco's Cafe & Service compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Francisco's Cafe & Service most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Francisco's Cafe & Service's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Francisco's Cafe & Service have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Francisco's Cafe & Service 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 Francisco's Cafe & Service inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Francisco's Cafe & Service is inspected around three times per year on average.
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