CECILE BAKERY CAFE
5744 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
License #2335946
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CECILE BAKERY CAFE in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 20 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife racks.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on top of cooler across cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled during inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce and apple juice on floor in walk in cooler.
- [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottles under table across steam table.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Chef had tongs removed.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed poached eggs (undercooked) stored above cucumbers in walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection.
- [12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed dishwasher walk outside twice during inspection and come back to continue working at time of inspection without washing hands. Inspector spoke to employee about proper handwashing procedures when leaving the kitchen.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed plate of employee food stored on dish machine.
- [12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed dishwasher rinse hands with water only after coming from outside. Inspector spoke to employee on how to properly wash hands with soap and water.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored above steam table where soups are. Employee removed during inspection.
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