Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar

8778 Sw 136 St, Miami, FL 33176

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

“Required employee training expired for some employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 158F). Operator reset water heater. Retested dish machine for final temp - Dishwasher (Temperature 162F) **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

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. Observed employee training expired for Dania B. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line and coffee bar. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chocolate protein powder at front counter.

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 79F at cook line.

10-07-4

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen area, as per operator for one hour. Operator added more ice to ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over caesar dressing inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at coffee bar area.

14-11-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (69F - Cold Holding) at prep table, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar lounge area. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks stored upright at front counter

24-18-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of coffee prep area not stored inside sanitizer bucket.

21-12-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream reach in freezer in bar lounge storage area. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cauliflower and bread stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in front of cook line.

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in bar lounge area.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in bar lounge area. Operator properly placed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. Observed food handler training for employee Jerry Romero expired 10/7/2024.

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler in front of cook line torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at dry storage area. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar.

How does Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar 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 Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Life Time Miami - Life Cafe and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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