Yes! Cafe 71 St - Breakfast and Burger Joint
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
50
Score
Yes! Cafe 71 St - Breakfast And Burger Joint, located at 601 71 St in Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on January 20, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection noted one major violation and twelve minor violations, including issues with food dispensing equipment, damaged ceiling tiles, and soiled vents. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections over its ten recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop white rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of walk in cooler damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground near dumpster area.
33-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights at entrance of walk in cooler missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer and reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old debris.
23-03-4
50
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees at establishment who engage in food preparation, 2 at front of house who prepare smoothies with blenders and 2 in kitchen with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in container of cooked chicken at top counter at cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near exterior door and walk in cooler in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 3 open personal beverage containers with in lid stored on prep table in kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored in floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above single door reach in cooler missing light shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler a cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
52
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights in kitchen missing light shield.
38-07-4
74
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket, first attempt (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator emptied sanitizer bucket and Sanitizer Bucket, second attempt (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 3 employee food handlers certificates. Observed some employees with no proof of food handlers training. Observed Dana Cerda, Jonly Cherry, Manuela Nazer and Annabella Cicutta. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Employee provided label for spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line near microwave station. **Warning**
36-17-5
58
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Advised employee to discard gloves, wash hands and get a new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles by cooking equipments.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case with beef on a shelf that's not 6 inches high. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottoms with sauce not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (74 F - Cold Holding); Caramelized onions (74 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than one hour. Manager placed items in reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventers at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and spray bottle with degreaser in dry storage room with no label. Manager provided labels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles above kitchen. Observed water damage on ceiling tile above prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone stored on prep table kitchen. Employee removed person cellular phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of office door in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cut lettuce stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed bucket 6 inches above ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle inside kitchen. Employee removed tongs from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids. Manager closed garbage lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table. Manager placed wet wiping cloth inside of sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil at cook line with no label. Manager provided label for squeeze bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Caramelized onions (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (48 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding) ( as per person in charge for less than 4 hrs).
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside white rice next to microwave.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not adequately secured next to microwave. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole and water damages on ceiling tiles over kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted located near 3 sink compartment.
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of the back door of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on the floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in the back area near 3 sink compartment.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease stains on wall behind grill.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 109 F. The manager on duty removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer bucket over prep table.
21-12-4
39
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed turkey burger above shell eggs inside reach bin cooler. Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean plates on the hand sink located at the front. Employee moved the plates to the 3 compartment sink to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees wash hands at the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some ceiling tiles not smooth and easy cleanable in the kitchen. As per owner, there was a leak on the ceiling and the tiles were changed.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris behind equipments at the front counter and some mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice scoop cracked or broken. Owner discarded it and ordered a new one. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed kitchen hand sink in disrepair and faucet handle of the 3 compartment sink located at the warewashing area in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go disposable containers stored on the floor inside dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from 3 compartment sink located at the front.
29-11-4
45
Aug 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup to dispense sugar. Cup was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach in cooler used for the eggs.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stained reach in cooler gaskets .
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in needs of grout in some areas.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing label for sugar container.
02D-01-5
78
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