Frank Cafeteria
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Frank Cafeteria has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Frank Cafeteria's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding) inside beverage reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
82
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) inside beverage reach in cooler. Operator changed unit's temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequenos (114F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter for less than 4 hrs. Operator moved the tequenos to the hottest part of unit to increase temperature**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on cutting board next to sandwich press. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded the water and refilled and las reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in a plastic container without label next to coffee machine. Also mojo without label on storage shelve over sandwich press. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Employee diluted solution during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm);
22-41-4
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 form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
52
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Employee discarded and put a new chlorine solution at 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frank Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frank Cafeteria on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frank Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frank Cafeteria.
How does Frank Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Frank Cafeteria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Frank Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frank Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frank 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 Frank Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frank Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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