CITY CAFE

Name: CITY CAFE
Address: 444 SW 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 69

444 SW 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2333638

69 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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CITY CAFE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 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 April 30, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 20 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 17 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 30, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on drying shelf at ware washing area wet nesting.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed at employee unisex bathroom, the trash receptacle has no lid.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter on ice machine at kitchen area missing service date.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (100F - Hot Holding) in holding oven at prep area, as per employee lees than two hours. Employee placed cooked rice in oven to reheat. Item reheated to a final temp of 167F. Observed tamal (115F - Hot Holding)at steam table.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Derky, Carmen, and Susie working for more than 60 days with no proof of training.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observe bowl used at WIC and WIF gaskets in disrepair.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to HWS at kitchen entrance soiled and behind storage rack at kitchen entrance.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed margarine on floor at WIC.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) and sliced turkey (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Less than 3 hours. Product placed in ice for rapid cooling.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit salad missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food and chef salad and chicken and tuna salad missing date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All at front counter.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright under prep table across cook line.

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