The Counter Cafe

14950-15000 Nw 44 Ct, Opa-Locka, FL 33054
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Counter Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jan 31, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Opa-Locka facility scores 78, putting The Counter Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
74
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Counter Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Counter Cafe on file is from Jan 31, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Counter Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Counter Cafe.

How does The Counter Cafe compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?

The Counter Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.

Has The Counter Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Counter Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Counter Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.