Seaman Cafe
1180 S America Way, Miami, FL 33132 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333995
What drove the grade
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
Prep table under fryer and grill rusted. Kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler and prep table rust kitchen..
Repeat violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Near walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.