Martha's Court House Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
58
Score
Martha's Court House Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking order then putting gloves on to prepare the order with no hand wash. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside of reach in cooler behind register.
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer behind register.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer behind register. Observed soiled hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans inside reach in cooler not covered. Operator placed a lid onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the cook line in kitchen area.
36-27-5
52
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork inside "thank-you" bags. Operator had employee switch out the bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen pork stored over frozen empanadas inside reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used for other purposes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residues in RIC at service station.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled, three compartment sink in kitchen soiled and hand sink in front service station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole above service station near entrance. As per operator, they are planning to do minor repairs in the establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. As per operator, waste company has not came by yet.
33-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator is going to print license and display when he is available. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
33
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork in a shopping bag in a chest freezer. The moved the item to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook come from the restroom and put on gloves. The manager told her to rewash her hands in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of the steam table. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the front counter. The manager put the bottles on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the oven door. The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed slow the handwashing sink across from the steam table.
36-27-5
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator made the payment during the inspection confirmation number 236038285. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour and a squeeze bottle containing oil not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
52
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (95F - Hot Holding), as per operator mashed potatoes were prepared approximately 1 hour ago. Operator began reheating mashed potatoes.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting at room temperature, as per owner eggs were out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork with no date mark, as per manager item was cooked more than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of salt and a case of cooking oil on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice Operator lifted ice scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler at sandwich station.
14-33-4
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Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm), Operator discarded and changed sanitizer solution **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared over 24 hours ago with no date mark operator marked items with new date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed bug zapper has accumulation of bugs in zapper
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored next to single service items in kitchen area. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil on floor behind front counter. Operator moved oil off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator lifted scoop handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service trays stored on floor next to reach in freezer at front counter. Operator moved trays off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in three compartment sink with no running water. Operator moved beef to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martha's Court House Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martha's Court House Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martha's Court House Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Martha's Court House Cafe.
How does Martha's Court House Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Martha's Court House Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Martha's Court House Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Martha's Court House Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martha's Court House 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 Martha's Court House Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martha's Court House Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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