Garage Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Garage Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Clean glasses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Garage Cafe's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean utensil without touching hands and changing gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over black beans container inside reach in cooler inside kitchen.
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pots stored on dry storage floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed item from table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed arepas container uncovered inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
08B-12-5
61
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over lettuce inside reach in cooler in dry storage.
08A-04-5
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 ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (47 F - Cold Holding); green mussels (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both products were over night in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters tags not marked with last day served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used to dispense ice inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 fish inside bags in drawer under cook line. Operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over cooked seafood inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pastas were cooked on March 17th, 2025 in the morning. Operator date marked pastas. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf by mop sink. Operator inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting vegetables with no hair restraint in kitchen. Employee put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum containers not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator stored containers upside down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets under coffee machine at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned RIF interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and water bottles unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday May 11th, 2024. Operator date marked pork container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wooden spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator lentils were cooked last Saturday January 6th, 2024. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum pans not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
52
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops and spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Operator removed bread from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garage Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garage Cafe on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garage Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Garage Cafe.
How does Garage Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Garage Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Garage Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garage Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Garage 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 Garage Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garage Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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