Lini Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Lini Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen storage lids inside of the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink, kitchen hand washing sink block by boxes stored in front of the kitchen hand washing sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided 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 employee certification under Javier Martinez expired on 08/31/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed bathroom located through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Operator is aware that customer need to be escorted to the bathroom.
32-16-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef been thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of steam table. Observed croqueta (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter as per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ropa vieja not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee was made previous day
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at kitchen near preparation cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in storage and walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at walk in cooler and on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use can of tomato sauce stored inside of reach in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth not stored inside of sanitizer bucket at kitchen area
21-12-4
45
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 clean up procedures via email to person in charge.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.scoop. Stored on lentils ice
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic crates stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Cook replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to person in charge and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.**Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom and sides of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork tails thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink. Advised cook to turn on cool water over product.
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.
36-50-4
27
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at back preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over preparation table at back area with no shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over preparation table at back area with no shield. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lini Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lini Cafe on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lini Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lini Cafe.
How does Lini Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lini Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lini Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lini Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lini Cafe 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 Lini Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lini Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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