Panther Cave
646 SW 109 Ave, Miami, FL 33174 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333062
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 7 basic (5 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored inside thank you bags.
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Operator stored utensils on dry clean metal container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gaskets torn , walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave and oven interior soiled.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed walk in coolers front counter and reach in cooler prep table at kitchen,
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed on door to the outside at kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed at ware washing area.
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.