Buena Vibra Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
95
Score
Buena Vibra Cafe, located at 1680 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on July 2, 2025, with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation regarding the absence of a handwashing sign at a food employee hand sink in the ware washing room and kitchen. Buena Vibra Cafe has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52F). In the reach in cooler cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her glove after completing a task then put on gloves without washing her hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing room and kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink with a drying rack in the sanitizer compartment. The operator removed the drying rack filled the sink with water and chlorine at 100 ppms. The dishes were rehashed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cases of plastic cutlery blocking access to the sink in the ware washing room.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing room.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed the following food handlers training certificates expired Claudia and Sandra.
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the refrigerator gasket torn at the bar by the pool.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cutlery kits and plastic cups on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the lobby restroom and ware washing room.
31B-04-4
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** the operator submitted plans to plan review and is waiting to here back from review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter milk (56F - Cold Holding). As per the bartender it was outside to complete an order and was just put in the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Form provided and signed.
11-26-1
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. Form provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ware washing area and bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Revised plans should be submitted to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
52
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave located under kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored in handwash sink at coffee station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on plans bar area only, which is located at guest lobby area. Plans for restaurant establishment does not reflect kitchen prep area located near the pool, where breakfast is served to guest. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food/food preparation area. Observed a regular paint brush with metal wrapping, used at coffee station to brush away coffee debris.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon arrival hot water at handwash sink next to coffee station was turned off, no hot water observed. Hot water was turned back on, rechecked hot water at minimum temperatures of 100F and above. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed small plastic container of sugar not labeled, located near coffee station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under small containers of yogurt inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
14-05-4
55
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