Hamptons Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Hamptons Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hamptons Cafe was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Aventura restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed empanadas and quiche held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Label was for 6 hours. However food had only been out for about 2 hours prior to the start of inspection. Educated manager on time as of public health.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over cooked beef. Located in white reach in cooler behind front counter.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed mushroom empanadas, beef empanadas and spinach pastries held using time as a public health control has no time marking.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Observed cooked rice and chicken salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Observed clean plastic container tops not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Located behind front counter.
24-26-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout boxes being stored on floor in storage area and behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
52
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
74
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on front counter.
03A-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
64
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; quiche (57F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (54F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (54F - Cold Holding) All were located on front counter behind glass casing.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/ exterior shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter.
25-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on front counter in customer reach. **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamptons Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamptons Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hamptons Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hamptons Cafe.
How does Hamptons Cafe compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Hamptons Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has Hamptons Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hamptons Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hamptons 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 Hamptons Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hamptons Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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