Lemoni Cafe INC

4600 NE 2 Ave Suite 8, Miami, FL 33137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332212

B
Grade B
Safety score 81 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -19
  • Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

12 violations found
  1. First visitSep 29, 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.

    12 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee put sanitizer, Recheck; Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    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 mash sweet potatoes nod dated at reach in cooler. As per employee a day prior. Employee dated.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic10

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      At bar area. Owner stored properly.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

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

      Observed reach in coolers gaskets torn by kitchen entrance.

      Repeat violation

      Reach-in cooler and freezer shelves by entrance kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Observed shelves rusted.

      Repeat violation

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

      By entrance kitchen.

      Repeat violation

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

      Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed floor fan soiled by entrance kitchen.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Observed back exit door open during inspection. Employee closed during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

      Observed cardboard soiled by kitchen and ware washing area floor.

      Repeat violation

      Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.

      Observed floor tiles in disrepair by kitchen entrance under reach in freezer.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      By prep area.

      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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained3
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Lighting1