Vives Cafeteria BBQ

2517 Nw 21 Terr, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vives Cafeteria BBQ has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Vives Cafeteria BBQ was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed chlorine test strips expired September 2023.

41-28-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Yolanda with no proof of CFM.

53A-01-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of water used for cooking on floor. Coached operator on correct procedure.

08B-38-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on the wall next to the cook top. The owner removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vives Cafeteria BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vives Cafeteria BBQ on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Vives Cafeteria BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Vives Cafeteria BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Vives Cafeteria BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vives Cafeteria BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vives Cafeteria BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vives Cafeteria BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vives Cafeteria BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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