CAFE BASTILLE

Name: CAFE BASTILLE
Address: 538 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 66.7

538 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2332850

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66.7 Grade F / 100

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CAFE BASTILLE in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 8, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shelled eggs stored above dice potatoes inside reach in cooler near walk in. Chef rearrange and stored on the bottom.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition the door gaskets of reach in coolers at prep table and RIC near walk in.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test kit is for quaternary but establishment uses chlorine.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths on top of prep table, kitchen counters, and in stove area and front counter.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex bathroom closer to exit door.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored next to coffee/creamer vessels in the front counter. Also observed personal water bottle stored on the kitchen counter next to steam unit.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed male employee washing dishes could not answer the correct chlorine concentration required for dishwashing machine. Employee was coached on the spot.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (67F - Cold Holding) on the counter. Per operator, pulled from walk in cooler around 8:30. Operator placed back in cooler to cool.
[33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage.
[16-55-4] Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Second test 100ppm.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed for both unisex bathrooms.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap below on exit door by restrooms.
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in cooler at prep table and reach in cooler near walk in. Observed soiled vent inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with slime the splash guard and water knobs for handwashing sink in the kitchen
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[16-54-4] Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. Observed front area Dishwasher (Temperature 149); Ran machine again, 2nd test front area Dishwasher (Temperature 150)

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