Mamale Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Mamale Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
By comparison, the average Bay Harbor Islands facility scores 76, putting Mamale Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Observed hair restraints were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back area of kitchen soiled with dust debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed ceiling vents in back area of kitchen soiled with dust debris. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at pizza area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at pizza area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in back area of kitchen soiled with dust debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Observed hair restraints were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer at pizza area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in 3 door reach in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed no proof of training. Operator order training booklets. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed no proof of training. Operator order training booklets. As per manager, was not able to complete exam due to technical issue. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed person in charge has manager certification exam scheduled. 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed person in charge has manager certification exam scheduled. As per manager, was not able to complete exam due to technical issue. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed person in charge has manager certification exam scheduled. 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed no proof of training. Operator order training booklets. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No proof of employee reporting agreements. Operator was provided form via email. 30 days. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags being utilized for storing bread. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Form was provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificates. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training. Observed Natalia Ballon has been employed for longer than 60 days with no food handlers training. Observed 3 more employees at the time of the inspection with less than 60 days of hire. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint for all employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at pizza station. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven. Employee placed pizza boxes above ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
43
Nov 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed no food grade brushes use for different sauces.
14-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of some dust on the wall.
36-27-5
86
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mamale Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mamale Cafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Mamale Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands?
Mamale Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Harbor Islands average of 76.
Has Mamale Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mamale Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mamale 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 Mamale Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mamale Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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