Miam Cafe III
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Miam Cafe III, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Miam Cafe III trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (105F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 10 minutes. Operator discarded milk during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reach in cooler near stove. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employees water bottle stored on the preparation tables at cook line and front counter area.
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee Bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located cook line chicken.
21-12-4
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. Reach in cooler kitchen.
14-74-7
37
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Still observed Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, smoked salmon, raw beef over cinnamon rolls, plastic container with milk. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 6 cases of shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) as per operator was received yesterday and stored at room temperatures. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (53F - Cold Holding) near coffee machine, as per operator less than 20 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. Mold was also observed on cut potatoes stored at room temperature overnight under three compartments sink. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (125F - Hot Holding); as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator reheat milk to (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yaline, Antoinette. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees total; no certified manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed not certified food manager on site at call back. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed no certified food manager on site at call back. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in hall above some dry storage; no shield protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed into shield protection at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed into shield protection at callback. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu; at callback. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees total; no certified manager on duty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed not certified food manager on site at call back. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at coffee bar area; personal mug, backpacks on countertop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed coffee cup stored above coffee bar area. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to be reached, boxes and containers stored inside and in front of it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed mop sink blocked; no access. **Time Extended**
42-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven in coffee bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed tongs on oven door at coffee bar. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in hall above some dry storage; no shield protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed into shield protection at callback. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed mop not hung for proper air drying. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside: beef raw (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has operator remove food for proper rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies near mop sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine in kitchen area out of order. Chlorine dishmachine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed person in charge with no knowledge to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with person in charge; both thermometers calibrated to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pancake batter stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and steak cooked anyway not marked on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees total; no certified manager on duty. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge with no knowledge to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with person in charge; both thermometers calibrated to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
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 reach in cooler at kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside: beef raw (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator; food has been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has operator remove food for proper rapid cooling. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at coffee bar area; personal mug, backpacks on countertop. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink not properly set up; no sanitizer step set. Inspector went over proper sink order and filled wash, rinse, and sanitizer sections. Chlorine sanitizer; 100 ppm. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed air conditioner in poor repair; leaking onto floor in hallway. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in hallway. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in back storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to reach in cooler next to mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop and handle stored inside ice. Person in charge removed scoop and had employee wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink unable to be reached, boxes and containers stored inside and in front of it. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven in coffee bar area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in hall above some dry storage; no shield protection. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing ambiently in back of kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. **Warning**
42-01-4
16
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (95F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator reheat to 165°f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located Front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Front counter area.
08B-63-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miam Cafe III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miam Cafe III on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miam Cafe III?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miam Cafe III.
How does Miam Cafe III compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miam Cafe III most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miam Cafe III's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miam Cafe III have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miam Cafe III 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.
How often is Miam Cafe III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miam Cafe III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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