Jennifers Cafeteria
16462 NE 16 Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330340
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-31
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 13, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Observed no consumer advisory in the establishment. Provided Consumer advisory at the day of the inspection and again in the callback inspection.
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
More time given
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed raw beef, ground beef and chicken not covered in the reach in cooler.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
- First visitJul 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed 5 ROP red snappers thawed in the reach in cooler. Stop sale issued.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw Chicken over raw beef and sweet plantain in the reach in freezer. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in the reach in cooler.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed allergy pill bottle stored on top of prep table. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory in the establishment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed front counter handwashing sink used to wash blenders and cups.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Observed employee unable to recite the big 6. Provided form to operator.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed salt and rice container not with labels, operator placed labels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Observed 5 ROP red snappers thawed in the reach in cooler. Stop sale issued.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed ground beef, chicken, pork chops and oxtails not covered in the reach in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed middle compartment used with water and soap, explained to operators how to properly set up.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Repeat violation
Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.