Garage Cafe

8665 NW 66 St, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337264

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 54 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 15 follow-up · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 15 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 9 basic (3 repeats)
-34
Administrative complaint on Oct 14, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score54

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Oct142026

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 High priority
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  More time given
  Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  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
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed employee plates new gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
  Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee partake on multiple task without removing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed about 10 live flies flying by seating area. Observed about 10 live flies flying at cook line and by 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live fly land on clean plates.
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed Spoons stored inside handsink at front counter.
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Observed cardboard inside reach in freezer.
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled located at kitchen and near walk in coolers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed water on floor at kitchen
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed kitchen floor soiled
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul102026C79Routine inspection9 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Extension granted

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
8 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- 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 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  More time given
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Observed Spatula stored in cracks between wall and 3 compartment sink.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  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
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
Intermediate2
- 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 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added dry storage room with freezers, reach in coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer to establishment without plans being submitted.
Basic6
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  Observed no ambient thermometers inside reach in colors at establishment.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Observed Spatula stored in cracks between wall and 3 compartment sink.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled throughout kitchen area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout establishment.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed Ceiling tile soiled throughout kitchen area.
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

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.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.