Macy's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Macy's Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Macy's Cafe trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to ice machine in back.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in back storage area; under ice machine and in front of reach in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed where oven is. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed outside of walk in cooler; floor covering in disrepair.
36-10-4
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to entrance. Operator brought over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup on top of hand sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
64
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 400 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quinoa (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator discarded the quinoa and moved the chicken and cheese to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the ambient thermometer on -20F at reach in cooler, not working.
05-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with black mold like substance behind panini grills.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two bags with chicken noodles soup thawed inside of standing water at preparation sink. Operator moved the bag to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between knife holder and wall. Operator relocated the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of pink /black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with raw chicken and box with oranges stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the boxes on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
50
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed products under time control chicken, beef and spinach empanadas under time control not marked at hot box front counter. As per operator the products was made 30 minutes ago. Operator time marked the products. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the products to the coolest part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink room. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of hand wash sink located next to coffees containers front counter.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) under preparation table front counter. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to change the sanitizer, final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-01-4
52
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the coffee area reach in cooler milk (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than one hour.
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed the salads, sandwiches , granola, packed on site for self service missing the address of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler under the coffee station. milk (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than one hour. Operator reduced the unit temperature in order to compensate for the constant opening of the units doors. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed the salads, drinks and fruits are missing the location address. The label has Go by Macy , but no address. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macy's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macy's Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macy's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Macy's Cafe.
How does Macy's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Macy's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Macy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macy's Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macy's 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 Macy's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macy's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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