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Failing Health Score
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SAMANTHA CAFETERIA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 5 critical, 18 major, 28 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 10, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and vents inside reach in cooler closer to handwashing sink.
- [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. Operator was not able to provide proof of certificates for the two employees working at the time of inspection, or any food handler certificates for the establishment.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance inside ice machine located outside in the back area.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large roast thawing inside large pan in standing water at three compartment sink. Roast 39°F - thawing.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven and grill cleaner spray stored next to utensil holder with clean utensils.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above soups and bread inside sliding door reach in cooler.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the sliding doors of reach in cooler. Difficulty in opening and closing.
- [33-06-4] Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash receptacles near handwashing sink.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall the door frame at back exit door.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside sliding door reach in cooler.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom and side threshold of back exit door.
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