Heartware Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Heartware Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Lakes restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler located at the front line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator removed the item to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pork on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
70
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (124F - Hot Holding) at the front line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs. Consumer advisory was displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitizer solution at 0 ppm. Operator prime the dishwasher, recheck chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw pork inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink with no paper towels, operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitazer spray bottle without label. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven equipment in poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
58
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 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 dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Shell eggs.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label.
41-17-4
64
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 cracked raw shell eggs than touched clean utensils and plastic plate.
12A-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On all hand wash.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heartware Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heartware Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heartware Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heartware Cafe.
How does Heartware Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Heartware Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Heartware Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heartware Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heartware Cafe 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 Heartware Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Heartware Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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