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Munchies Cafe

16504 Nw 49 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Munchies Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. 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 three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Munchies Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami Lakes average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F - Cold Holding); soup (41F - Cold Holding cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator, operator properly date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (53/49F - Cooling) was cooked from more the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (53/49F - Cooling) was cooked from more the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Emailed 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. Operator printed the form and posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Emailed food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed out the form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 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
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler with ambient temperature at 61F, located in the kitchen in front of double door reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: At time of call back inspection observed no food in reach in cooler. Operator is utilizing green reach in cooler, double doors to store food. Temperature check on this reach in cooler at 45F, with ice build up. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchies Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchies Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Munchies Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Munchies Cafe.

How does Munchies Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?

Munchies Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.

Has Munchies Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Munchies Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Munchies 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 Munchies Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Munchies Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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