Millers Cafeteria
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Millers Cafeteria has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 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 nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Millers Cafeteria's latest score of 29 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon and raw sausages stored above unwashed fruit inside the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat ham inside the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine in sanitizing bucket over 200 ppm. Employee diluted solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dust pan inside handwash sink in the front area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris inside the deli meat slicer.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at hand-wash sink.
36-03-4
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 personal water bottle stored on prep table in front area. Employee moved to a non food area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the handle of reach cooler housing beverages in the front area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside three reach in freezers located in front area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use spatula stored on an empty soiled egg carton. Employee removed utensil for washing and discarded egg carton tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelving used to store clean food pans next to stove grill. Observed soiled an oven being used for storage of clean pots and pans.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled where knives are stored on a knife magnet.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floors in the front prep area.
36-10-4
29
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at front handwashing sink, employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water at front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with hole at dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red beans being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the products needed to be relocated. Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside of thank you bag at reach in freezer at front counter. Operator discarded thank you bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Provided via email to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Operator discarded brush. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer doesn't work. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup and cooked pork with no date marking. As operator for approximately 2 days prior. Operator placed date marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees training all expired on 09-01-23. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in wide chest reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled dripping grease at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several containers in the walk in cooler with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
29
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At coffee dispensing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ready to use pots and containers inside cabinet compartments not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed containers stored in disarray inside cabinets of wooden table.
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets from walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, stored not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed a cutting table with raw beef exposed to splash from hand washing sink in front of stove. Person in charged removed beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed prep table made of wood not sealed where slicer is placed.
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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 beef in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a package of raw breast of chicken at 42°F, thawing inside a container with still water still water in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the water from container. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards and slicer soiled in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush used in coffe grinding station.
14-14-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in up right cooler at front counter.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not properly labeled or identified in walk in cooler. Manager labeled a container to hold employees food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to rice cooker soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed. O hand washing signs on hand sinks at the front counter and at the kitchen next to walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood fans soiled in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed fan in walk in cooler with rust build up.
35B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled by rice cooker and prep table in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ham,turkey,tortillas packed in containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millers Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Millers Cafeteria on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Millers Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Millers Cafeteria.
How does Millers Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Millers Cafeteria most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Millers Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Millers Cafeteria have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Millers Cafeteria 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 Millers Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Millers Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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