Seeme Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Seeme Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Seeme Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
58
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 door metal reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 48F. No food items are stored inside. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
58
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed picklize (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (55F - Cold Holding); goat (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed picklize (53F - Cold Holding); rice and peas (55F - Cold Holding); goat (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adeline and Whalyn hired 2 years ago with no employees training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 door metal reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of 2 door metal reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and flour in containers with no name label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
25
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed marinated chicken inside a Home Depot orange container.
14-15-4
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. Emailed form to operator. **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. Email form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and peas, pickle, raw chicken, and shredded turkey with no date label, as per operator made 3 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage and a hole on top of prep table and entrance to the bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operator food container inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Advised operator to segregate meals from the restaurant food. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed green plantains stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at front counter heavily soiled. Operator clean it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed kitchen area, ware washing area and front counter not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed ice machine, ac unit and coffee machine in the hallway to the bathroom not in use. Operator agreed to discard items.
33-31-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in the dinning room, kitchen and hallway soiled.
36-10-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seeme Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seeme Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seeme Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Seeme Cafe.
How does Seeme Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Seeme Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Seeme Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seeme Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seeme Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Seeme Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seeme Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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