Salt Cafe

1610 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335369

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Nov52026

Routine inspection

9 violations found

First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license expired 10-01-2026. Manager paid license during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  Observed plastic containers with sugar , salt not labeled at dry storage area. Manager labeled during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed food debris inside hand sink at prep area. Manager cleaned properly using inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly at prep area. Manager added paper towels to dispenser during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed 2 yellow cutting boards and 1 white cutting board with cut marks next to prep sink. Manager discarded during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Observed in use wet towel on top bar counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website