Taste Cafe

773 17 St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335790

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 49 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 5, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 6 intermediate (4 repeats), 4 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most
-31
Complaint after follow-up on Oct 5
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score49

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug32026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 5, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
- 5 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate5
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Administrative complaint
  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.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  Administrative complaint
Basic2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  See stop sale. Observed two shell eggs cracked in the upright cooler. The cook discarded them.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed several food handlers complete a task remove their gloves and put on new gloves without washing their hands.
Intermediate6
- Code 11, Employee health: 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.
  Repeat violation
  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 via email.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owner Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  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/
  Repeat violation
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sabrina and Carlos working. As per Sabrina and Carlos both have been employed more than 60 days.
Basic4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed on most off the preparation reach in coolers.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website