Caffe Italia
3800 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33134 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317897
What drove the grade
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection1 intermediate, 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic6
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Fixed on the spot
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Phones on prep tables.
Fixed on the spot
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.