Mestiza Cafe

350 S Miami Ave Ste Cub, Miami, FL 33130

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

Mestiza Cafe has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mestiza Cafe's 41 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle stored on shelf over peeled potatoes at kitchen area. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter HWS with utensils inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ismail with training from Illinois. **Warning**

53B-03-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled at entrance to kitchen. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed carry out bags boxes stored on floor at hallway to bathrooms. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by staff. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter area used for coffee and dry storage area. **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at RIC at kitchen area. **Warning**

05-09-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used to wash plates and utensils.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for sanitizer solution.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastics water bottles stored on the floor next to dry storage.

08B-38-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots over triple sink on she.f not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic to go containers stored on the floor at dry storage.

25-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice buildup at reach in freezer at front counter.

14-69-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

05-13-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Oct 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at employee bathroom.

31B-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mestiza Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mestiza Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mestiza Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mestiza Cafe.

How does Mestiza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mestiza Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mestiza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mestiza Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mestiza Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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