Cafe Americano

1776 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334121

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 80 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic
-20
Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct292026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cut ham (46°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); sausage links (49°F - Cold Holding). Manager discarded product during inspection.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed slicer at prep area soiled with food debris.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris at cook line.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no hand soap inside women bathroom. Manager provided during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Manager removed and stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  Employee removed and replaced with clean towel and stored inside chlorine sanitizer bucket.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed floor inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Manager printed and displayed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.