Samantha Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
52
Score
Samantha Cafeteria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Samantha Cafeteria was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Samantha Cafeteria's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler kitchen.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
08B-61-5
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed napkin stored in handsink next to exit door,
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 beef soup at reach in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler next to exit door.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
21-12-4
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in men's restroom. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on set of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on menu a not identified as a raw product. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe squeeze bottle containing oil located at prep table with no label. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside non food grade back inside chest freezer. Operator removed and stored in clear plastic bag. **Repeat Violation**
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or posted on establishment. Provided a printed copy to manager. Manager posted and advised new menu's will be printed with consumer advisory.**Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer near back exit with broken door. Observed gasket torn inside chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor near dry storage area. Operator removed from floor immediately.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at front hand wash sink near coffee bar. Observed no hand wash sign in men's bathroom. Printed copies of hand wash sign and provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
43
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken and beef stored in supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken , beef, and pork were above cooked beans. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment has not consumer advisory. I provided via email the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in freezer broken. Also observed gasket torn at the reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside the reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed rusty shelves inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Samantha Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Samantha Cafeteria on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Samantha Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Samantha Cafeteria.
How does Samantha Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Samantha Cafeteria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Samantha Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Samantha Cafeteria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Samantha 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 Samantha Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Samantha Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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