Madruga's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Madruga's Cafe five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Madruga's Cafe's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's bathroom. Provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light fixtures missing shield at kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food uncovered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under coffee machine soiled at front counter.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grease on the floor in front of stove at kitchen area.
36-10-4
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towel. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked moro rice in the walk in cooler not date marked, as per manager rice was cooked 2 days ago. Instructed manager to date mark all food items held more than 24 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plates stored in the hand wash sink at cook at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic storage shelf at cook line with old food and dirt accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walking cooler cooked beans not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease and food debris buildup under ovens at cook line and some other areas of the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed an under-counter reach in cooler at cook line mot functioning, observed cooler used as dry storage.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area located by the walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line with heavy grease accumulation buildup.
22-08-4
52
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at storage area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near oven.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
74
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over rice at reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink at woman's bathroom. Hot water valve missing.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at storage area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, item was prepared 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at men's bathroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at preparation area.
08B-38-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madruga's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madruga's Cafe on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madruga's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Madruga's Cafe.
How does Madruga's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Madruga's Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Madruga's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Madruga's Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Madruga'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 Madruga's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Madruga's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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