Total Cafeteria

1401 Nw 23 St, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2023

Score

High Risk

Total Cafeteria has been inspected three times since 2022. Total Cafeteria was last inspected on Dec 7, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Total Cafeteria dates to Dec 7, 2023.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Total Cafeteria trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the refrigerator upstairs.

08A-04-5

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom.

31B-02-4

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon handle touching the sugar in a container of sugar next to the coffee machine. The manager inverted the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Form provided via email.

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar next to the coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over raw vegetables in upstairs reach in cooler

08A-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator rice was cooked more than 12 hours ago

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator rice was cooked more than 12 hours ago

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate expired for employee Yaquelin

53B-14-5

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored next to single service items. Operator removed phone from area **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar with no label

02D-01-5

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

32-04-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chops (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator pork chops were in cooler since approximately 9 am today, operator moved to reach in freezer in upstairs storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (120F - Hot Holding), as per operator rice was turned off approximately 1 hour ago, operator discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer start at 50F

05-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Total Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Total Cafeteria on file is from Dec 7, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Total Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Total Cafeteria.

How does Total Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Total Cafeteria most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Total Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Total 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.

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