Karen Cafe

340 Nw 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33128

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Karen Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and Bar area.

31B-04-4

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-02-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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11-07-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Three compartment sink kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

32-12-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

38-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

36-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Karen Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Karen Cafe on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Karen Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Karen Cafe.

How does Karen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Karen Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Karen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Karen Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Karen 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 Karen Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Karen Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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