Express Cafeteria

8670 SW 137 Ct, Miami, FL 33183 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333475

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 21, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · fixed by the Sep 21 follow-up · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 21 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 12 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-24
Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul212026

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed unwashed oranges being used as ready-to-eat food to make freshly squeezed orange juice in front area.
  Observed unwashed oranges in cardboard box being used as ready-to-eat food to make freshly squeezed orange juice in front area.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler in kitchen.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  More time given
  Open dumpster lid.
  Observed open at the time of inspection.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed raw marinated beef date marked 07-13 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  Observed male employee proceed to begin food preparation and cleaning of food contact surfaces with out washing hands or changing gloves after coming inside from outside of restaurant.
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
  Observed raw marinated beef date marked 07-13 inside reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
- 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 Rosa Yanes 06/09/2022.
Basic12
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed unwashed oranges being used as ready-to-eat food to make freshly squeezed orange juice in front area.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Observed female employee wearing bracelets while preparing coffee.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed feel grooves for yellow and red cutting board stored on shelf above 3CS
  Utensils in poor condition.
  Observed handle of knife being used on a green cutting board in kitchen prep table.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice build up on ceiling inside walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled oven knobs and door gaskets of reach on cooler in kitchen.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Observed cove molding in disrepair at handwashing sink near 3CS.
  Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tiles in disrepair in warewashing and kitchen areas,
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed in disrepair wall at the corner of where back exit door is.
  Repeat violation
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

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.