South Miami Café INC

7000 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330756

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
3 high priority (fixed by the Oct 30 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 9 basic (3 repeats)
-30
Safety score70

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct292026

Routine inspection

14 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed reach in cooler in lobby with ambient temp of 51°F, the following TCS foods stored inside: yogurts (46°F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (47°F - Cold Holding); flan (46°F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46°F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, the food was placed into grab and go 3 hours prior to inspection.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
  Observed 9 live roaches under produce cooler on glue trap in kitchen area.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed hand sanitizer and wonder on shelf above rice in storage room.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed orange juice interior soiled.
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on knife magnet.
  Repeat violation
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed on multiple cooler shelves.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed in ice cream freezer.
  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. Observed reach in cooler in lobby with ambient temp of 51°F, the following TCS foods stored inside: yogurts (46°F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (47°F - Cold Holding); flan (46°F - Cold Holding); cut melon (46°F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46°F - Cold Holding).
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed both microwave interiors soiled.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 1 dead roach behind orange juice machine. Observed 1 dead roach behind cooler on cook line.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed vents with water damage.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed soiled vents.
  Repeat violation
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Observed old license posted.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  Observed no copy on site.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.