Cafe Vert
9488 - 9490 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328530
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection8 basic (3 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 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
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed breads uncovered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed on top of preparation table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed accumulation of soiled on reach in cooler gasket at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed at food preparation area at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled behind white chest freezer at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at dining area.
Repeat violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed at dry storage room.
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.