Miam Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
52
Score
Miam Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Miam Cafe's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
52
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored on bacon and French fries at reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed on proper procedure. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table stored on front of handsink by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and freezer at establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers stored by dry storage area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored on bacon and French fries at reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Yarinis Plain expired on 7-1-2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table stored on front of handsink by kitchen.
31A-09-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled, employee removed and ice and cleaned machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink by entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers and freezer at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers stored by dry storage area .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia at cook line not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
25
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there at 9AM. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef empanadas (127F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products have been there since 9AM. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers at hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance near front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled near cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall behind three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle at front counter. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris buildup inside. Observed oven near cook line with food debris buildup inside.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in employee unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer near cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink plumbing leaking water underneath.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles near cook line containing oil and soy sauce not labeled. Operator placed labels immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of vitamin supplement near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container with no handle. Operator removed bowl immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex employee's bathroom receptacle with no lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at the dry rack station with water on the outer rims.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep line in kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior in dry storage area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen not stored in quaternary sanitizer solution. Operator discarded cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Manager Certificate for Yulak Landa expired Feb 07, 2023. Operator showed me another manager certificate Yarinis Plain 07/01/2020. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at the sandwich station.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee placed it inside the sanitation bucket.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed 2 employees handled soiled dishes or utensils and returned to work with food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Pool eggs above of cooked potatoes and guacamole. Operator placed pool eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked as raw in the menu. Package does not specify if smoked salmon process was cold or hot.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.A consumer advisory was provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Operator date market it. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine at the front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board at the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miam Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miam Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miam Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miam Cafe.
How does Miam Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miam Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miam Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miam Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miam 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.
How often is Miam Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miam Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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