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Mixed Health Record
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MIAMI RIVER CAFE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 7, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80°f located cook line area.
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reaching freezing and cooler in disrepair. Located kitchen.
- [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. Anna, Ines, Maria. The employees were hired more than 60 days.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored directly on floor kitchen.
- [08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw fish over cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
- [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.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with lemon juice not labeled located front counter area.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
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