Halley's Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
47
Score
Halley's Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef and commercially processed lasagna in vertical freezer unit across front counter. Front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chimichuri, containing a mixture of garlic and oil, at 47F at front counter top cooler , as per operator more than 24 hours. Operator discarded product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichuri, containing a mixture of garlic and oil, at 47F at front counter top cooler , as per operator more than 24 hours. Operator discarded product.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed establishment bathrooms with not completely enclosed self closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop used for wheat at front counter. Person in charge discarded scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on prep area across from vertical cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-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 keys and cellphone above prep area in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in use in standing water. Employee was coached on proper procedure.
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution at 10PPM. Operator corrected concentration to 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter container cooler chimmichurri (48F - Cold Holding). As per manager from the day before. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front counter container of sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter container of sugar. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the potato fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
82
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food containers stored in kitchen unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the potato fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the salt container,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils stored in the kitchen unit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice and beans. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw onions stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above tequenos,located in the standing white freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, 2 door standing unit.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halley's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halley's Cafe on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halley's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Halley's Cafe.
How does Halley's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Halley's Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Halley's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halley's Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Halley's Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Halley's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halley's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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