Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe

15 Sw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above whole carrots. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, by the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor and shelves underneath the unit.

14-69-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee cup with water on shelving next to food items. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed some food containers on the walk-in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed some wet towels left on counters. Employee placed them inside. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case: beef empanadas (93F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for Time As A Public Health Control. As per operator prepared less than 4 hours before the the inspection. Operator discarded and prepared new empanadas. Operator completed the form during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter: additional hand wash sink no sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

May 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer at the time of the inspection.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check hot water sanitizer at the dishwasher machine.

16-62-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro 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 Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vintage Auto Spa & Bistro Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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