Jacky's Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Jacky's Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Jacky's Cafe trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks within changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans and red beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair by front of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. Observed hood filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by preparation area.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
52
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing a sandwich with no hair net at front counter of the establishment.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on online menu. Operator added consumer advisory on online menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at the cook line not stored inside sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk inside reach in cooler at 56F. Operator mentions milk was in and out of reach in cooler for about an hour. Operator heated milk to 175F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 100+ppm near the cook line. Operator discarded solution and placed new chlorine solution measured at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Observe two blocks of cheese next to raw beef inside reach in chest freezer in kitchen area. Operator removed cheese and stored at correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed items on menu not identified as raw. Observed on the menu, establishment offers eggs any style and beef to the temperature of the customer's desire.. Operator marked on menu all items that are raw or under cooked. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. Observed no food employee health reporting agreement. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut cabbage slaw in reach in cooler near the cook line with no date label. Operator states it was prepared on Saturday.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed two buckets of chlorine sanitizer mixed with soap. Operator discarded both buckets and put new chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two buckets of chlorine sanitizer stored next to cooking oil at cook line. Operator removed cooking oil to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
37
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef soup (49 F - Cold Holding); oxx tail (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler.As per operator food was cook yesterday around 2:00 pm. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (49 F - Cold Holding); oxx tail (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler.As per operator food was cook yesterday around 2:00 pm. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the tacos
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not covered. Operator covered the tacos **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board at the front counter and a red cutting board at the preparation area with many marks.
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacky's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacky's Cafe on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacky's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jacky's Cafe.
How does Jacky's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jacky's Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jacky's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jacky's Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jacky'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 Jacky's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacky's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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