SEAMAN CAFE

Name: SEAMAN CAFE
Address: 1180 S AMERICA WAY, MIAMI, FL, 33132, US
Rating: 62.2

1180 S AMERICA WAY, MIAMI, FL 33132

License #2333995

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

62.2 Grade F / 100

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June 26, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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SEAMAN CAFE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 11 critical, 9 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on June 26, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen area.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in top of reach in cooler at front counter.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining very slow at kitchen entrance.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe at hand sink leaking at kitchen entrance.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf not sealed inside walk in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled at front counter coffee station.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (108F - Hot Holding) next to rice cooker at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Advised operator to relocate product to kitchen for hot holding.
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) at front counter. Operator added water to solution for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table rust near oven.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water inside reach in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils not inverted near three compartments sink kitchen.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution quaternary 00 ppm at three compartments sink. Recheck quaternary solution at 200ppm..
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw fish and then handled cut lettuce. Observed cook handle raw beef patty and then handled single service container. Cook removed gloves and wash hands.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Located three compartments sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Towel inside hand wash sink located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled located near walk in cooler.
[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. Rosa, Besy, Norma.