Ironside Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Ironside Cafe has six inspections in the public record. Ironside Cafe was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Ironside Cafe on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling roof by kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage reach in cooler gaskets torn by storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removed a plant to the outside and proceeded to handle clean dishes. Coached employee to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding); cooked white rice (118F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager less than 1 hour. Employee put in stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaner sponge stored inside hand sink front counter. Observed a plant stored inside hand sink by kitchen.Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored at reach in cooler, as per employee cooked a day prior not dated. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee started washing hands at three compartment sink. Coached employee to wash hands at hand sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by storage. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking from ceiling roof by kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed beverage reach in cooler gaskets torn by storage area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with fruits stored on floor by storage. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by storage. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by storage. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. By kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over whole tomatoes and corn on cob at tall reach in cooler across prep table.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine no labeled by storage dry area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee bathroom second floor.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean equipment and clean plates not inverted at storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored by clean plates storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees no hair restraints while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tall reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to storage dry area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to door.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray inside hand wash sink at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in manner to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at kitchen area.
36-22-4
67
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee licked gloves and continued to work. Stopped and coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on dry storage floor. Operator put box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers in prep area. Single service utensils at front counter. Operator turned both containers and utensils face down.**Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked lasagna, additionally, observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese. Chef rearranged for proper storage. **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 lasagna prepared more than 2 days previously as per chef.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ironside Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ironside Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ironside Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ironside Cafe.
How does Ironside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ironside Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ironside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ironside Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ironside 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 Ironside Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ironside Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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