Bristol Cafe

2127 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33129

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Bristol Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Bristol Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with a chlorine concentration of 200+ ppm. Staff remake solution to a concentration of 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed cold smoked salmon not linked to advisory on menu. Operator corrected menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - 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 no proof of training for Danai and Nicole, which has been working for more than 60 days.

53B-13-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sweet potatoes fries not covered at reach-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor near slicer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon offered on menu with no consumer advisory. Manager added consumer advisory to digital menu during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of orange stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - 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. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bristol Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bristol Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bristol Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “menu does not identify which items contain raw” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bristol Cafe.

How does Bristol Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Bristol Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Bristol Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bristol Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bristol Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bristol Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bristol Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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