Café Bea

2753 SW 142 Ave, Miami, FL 33175 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335199

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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 16, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Equipment in poor repair.Basic · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 16 complaint inspection
    4 basic
    -4
  • Safety score96

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitOct 16, 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.

    4 violations found:

    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Observed jar of sugar in front coffee prep area with no label. Operator labeled.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with broken door handles.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed reach in freezer in kitchen prep area with soiled gaskets.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed no hand wash sign in employee restroom in back area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

B81Routine inspection7 violations, 3 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitAug 26, 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.

    7 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

      Observed raw shell eggs, stored over unwashed vegetables reach in cooler rear storage area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      Observed raw chicken stored at region and freezer at prep area and a non-food grade bag .

      Repeat violation

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed plastic case of fry oil stored on the floor at rear storage area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed multiple gaskets air reach in cooler at kitchen area torn and in poor repair.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1