Front Porch Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
26
Score
The Front Porch Cafe, located at 1458 Ocean Dr in Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 7, 2025, with a score of 26. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and eighteen minor violations. Previous inspections at this establishment have also frequently resulted in high-risk classifications.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sout cream (49F - Cold Holding). As per the chef the walk-in cooler was at temperature approximately two hours ago. The chef left the walk-in freezer door open to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Yurley Rueda, Laporte frantz, Samantha genisca. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working; Yurley Rueda, Laporte frantz, Samantha genisca. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood systems. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood systems. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and door handle cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn and door handle cracked. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a missing base board tile at the drink station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a missing base board tile at the drink station. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several wall tiles missing. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between a preparation table and a reach in cooler.at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives between a preparation table and a reach in cooler.at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dump sink soiled at the inside bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket, fan guards and shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the dump sink soiled at the inside bar. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket, fan guards and shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment at the outside bar and throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the equipment at the outside bar and throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-73-4
26
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 30 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 a container cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.
03D-01-5
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 the dishwasher machine chlorine at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touch soiled dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a container cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk-in cooler. As per the chef it was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the outside bar. Observed the cutting board soiled by the oven and throughout the kitchen. Observed plastic and metal pans soiled on the clean dish rack.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof 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** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin. Observed at the drink station.p and ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed a mold like substance in the triple sink. The dishwasher clean it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the outside bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed no sanitizer connected at the dish machine and the sanitizer line in the detergent. The chef put the lines in the correct containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an apron on a cutting board b y the oven. The o energy removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler door doesn't close tightly.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cooking equipment, shelving and throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the warehouse washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ice cream on the freezer floor. The chef moved it to a shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind the fryers.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on top of the soda machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed three knives between a preparation cooler and hand sink. The chef removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on the oven door at the cook line. The owner removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the oven top soiled, and the hood filters. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
13
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
7
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
17
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled plastic barrier inside kitchen ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink at kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/stained located at prep coolers throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phones and chargers stored on prep cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed employee personal items from kitchen prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs/utensils stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed spoon/ladle stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler, located across from stove top at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager to keep food items submerged in ice to lower temperatures to 41F and below. Manager contacted maintenance regarding cooler unit, ambient temperature at 50F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to Manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled plastic barrier inside kitchen ice machine.
22-02-4
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine located at kitchen warewashing area.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of flour. Employee removed plastic container with no handle, from inside flour storage bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged mahi mahi and raw salmon, not removed from packaging before thawing, stored inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks/stained located at prep coolers throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under shelving inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour, stored on top of kitchen counter, not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5+ live fruit flies behind bar area, under counter. Observed approximately 5+ fruit flies on wall near soda dispensing system at back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at rinse sink, next to kitchen dish machine. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, across from cookline, less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a food storage container of bread crumbs, stored under kitchen counter, across from ice machine. Manager removed cup stored inside food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents at ceiling area above storage shelves, near kitchen ice machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic barrier inside ice machine with groove marks and is no longer cleanable, located at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under storage shelves inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic food containers of sliced potatoes, stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager advised employee to remove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located on plastic containers above three compartment sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from handwash sink, near warewashing area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a food storage container of bread crumb, not identified, located under kitchen counter, across from ice machine. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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