Cafe Ruyi
5300 NW 7 Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316316
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 30), 1 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 30, 1 repeat), 12 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Emergency closure on Oct 29, reopened Oct 30Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
At time of callback inspection still observed.
More time given
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
At time of callback inspection still observed cardboard lining 1 shelf.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
At time of callback inspection still observed.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
More time given
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed at front counter point of sale area, approximately 20+ rodent droppings on floor under table where canned sodas are stored. Observed 6 rodent droppings on floor under shelves at dry storage area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 2 live roaches at prep table shelf crawl on and under styrofoam to go trays. Observed at cook line prep shelf, approximately 10+ live roaches crawling under shelves above flip top prep cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of walk in cooler.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed containers of cooked chicken, pork and cooked rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed bucket of rice stored uncovered.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed throughout lining shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Observed at cook line walls with food and grease build up.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed for coolers at cook line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Repeat violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed reach in cooler equipment door soiled at kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at propped exit door.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Observed at exit door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed at dry storage area of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed hood filter and metal wall at cook line soiled with grease build up.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.