Punjab Indian Cafe

7950 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33144

Indian

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Punjab Indian Cafe stretching back to 2023. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 19 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to reach in cooler. Manager brought paper towels over. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to reach in cooler. Manager brought over soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed female restroom with door not self closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in salt container. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under prep table bowls not inverted

24-05-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light bulb exposed over prep table in kitchen as well as over kitchen entrance.

38-01-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic containers reused to hold spices

25-32-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind stove area.

36-27-5

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over marinated meat.

08A-20-5

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates on dirty shelves

24-06-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler no in use.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath equipments soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back area cooler doors soiled.

23-24-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over vegetables.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart stored in front of the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen reach in cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in dirty shelf in the kitchen area.

24-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of the kitchen reach in coolers soiled, storage shelves with heavy soiled l **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bar area reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punjab Indian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Punjab Indian Cafe on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Punjab Indian Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Punjab Indian Cafe.

How does Punjab Indian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Punjab Indian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Punjab Indian Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Punjab Indian 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 Punjab Indian Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Punjab Indian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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