Zoi Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Zoi Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Zoi Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by bar area. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line.
31B-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink bar area. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vents missing above cook line hand sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By cook line and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers door handles broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Across cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink by cook line water slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at hand sink by cook line.
29-11-4
35
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed middle reach in cooler with standing water inside.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area disorganized.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor and pipes under 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut ribeye stored in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for all employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for all employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe u dear triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe u dear triple sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent heavily soiled over washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent heavily soiled over washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed employee belongings on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed the items. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 7 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Observed 7 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
64
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges and containers stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Also observed at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for all employees.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent heavily soiled over washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 7 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe u dear triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
45
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A few raw shell eggs stored over cheese and heavy cream in walk-in cooler. Employee moved egg to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked potato 47 F stored in reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can on cook line. 2 cases of seafood stored on handwash sink at dish machine area. Employee moved items away from handwash sinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 6 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by ice machine.
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. Only 1 employee training certificate available while there're 6 employees working at time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
37
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken in ziplock bags over beef in plastic wrap In walk-in freezer. Operator removed chicken from speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By pre table. Operator removed prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and utensils in hand sink in ware washing area. Operator removed bowl and utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour no label. Operator put label on it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
55
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area,employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
52
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zoi Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zoi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Zoi Cafe.
How does Zoi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Zoi Cafe most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Zoi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zoi Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zoi Cafe 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.
How often is Zoi Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zoi Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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