Opportunity Cafeteria
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Opportunity Cafeteria eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Opportunity Cafeteria's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked beef and cooked refried beans, as per operator cooked 2 days ago. Discussed with the operator the proper procedure. Employee wrote the dates on masking tape, did not place on the pots during the inspection.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top reach in cooler
14-09-4
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 66 F left at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes as per employee the product. Employee placed eggs inside reach in cooler immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside hand sink located in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bean soup inside walk in cooler with no date. As per employee was cooked on 10/21.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical inside plastic spray bottle . As per employee the product is degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer for reach in cooler located in front t of the cook line.
05-09-4
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom and the the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Jennifer and Daysi issuing the DOB.
53B-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the stand up reach in cooler inside the dry storage area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil near cook line not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line With cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
78
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked plantains. Employee moved eggs to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright 2 door: Bacon 55F, sweet cheese 54F, approximately 3 hours per manager. Moved to different unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 4 food handlers at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as scoop in rice bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Space around windows.
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall made of foam in walk-in cooler.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall around door inside walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
47
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside non food grade bags. Operator removed product and placed inside food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with beans used to dispense product. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wiping cloths near cook line not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bowl of sugar next to coffee machine with no label. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food. Employee was coached to wash her hands after cracking shell eggs. Employee washed her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above chicken wings. Operator placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried beans stored on the walk in cooler that as per operator were cooked on Wednesday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
52
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Opportunity Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Opportunity Cafeteria on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Opportunity Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Opportunity Cafeteria.
How does Opportunity Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Opportunity Cafeteria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Opportunity Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Opportunity Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Opportunity Cafeteria 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 Opportunity Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Opportunity Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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