Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at hallway.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Provided employee reporting agreement to operator, operator printed and provided to staff. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the time of the inspection observed cutting board with marks in the preparation area.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (121-131F - Hot Holding) at front service area. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink at front service line. When hot water valve turns on no water comes out at all.

27-16-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen area.

36-22-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe.

How does Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Seaquarium Manatee Bay Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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