MIAMI RIVER CAFE II

Name: MIAMI RIVER CAFE II
Address: 1881 NW 7 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33125, US
Rating: 29.7

1881 NW 7 ST, MIAMI, FL 33125

License #2332943

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

29.7 Grade F / 100

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September 11, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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MIAMI RIVER CAFE II in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 101 total violations — 13 critical, 22 major, 66 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Observed warped and no longer smooth a red cutting board cover large bowl of beans.
[32-04-4] Observed no tight fitting self closing door for unisex restroom
[14-01-5] Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for flour inside flour bin near microwaves.
[14-11-5] Observed disrepair door handles of reach in coolers and have been removed.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceilings not smooth in the kitchen and warewashing area.
[29-34-4] Observed hose bib with no vacuum breaker for bib located under filter in the kitchen.
[31B-04-4] Observed no employee handwashing sign in unisex restroom.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place new gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair across cook line.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area .
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers at kitchen.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at chest freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen. Observed handsink handle soiled at entrance of kitchen.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat and chicken thawing improperly at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at kitchen area .
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and did not washed hands at cook line.
[08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler kitchen.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (96F - Hot Holding); beef (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee held for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to reheat items.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Daisy Herrera expired on 9-10-2025.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Oneida Ramirez hired more than 60 days ago with no food handler certificate.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
[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 above preparation table. Employee removed it.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored oven door handle.
[27-10-4] No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (125 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table.As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee reheated pork 190° F.
[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. Form was provided to operator.
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
[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 Kexy Zelaya 18 months, Edel Zavala 6 months.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached @78° F after water was running for about 5 minutes. There is not hot water in the entire establishment. Employee fixed it, the hot water breaker was tripped.