Cafe Bea
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Cafe Bea stretching back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Cafe Bea on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at unit located outside, raw shell eggs over avocados.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink bathroom entrance.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
58
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at prep area not accessible.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket of corner reach in cooler at the prep table in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area and outside in the back area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets of the reach in cooler soiled located at the prep station tables and the reach in fridge located in the back storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler located in the back.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth in the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed more than five tiles with water damage through out the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains and soil on the ceiling panels around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a license that expired on Oct. 2024.
50-09-4
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at hand sink at cook line, manager placed a paper towel roll on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed to the back of the kitchen near employees restroom , more than 20 feet from preparation area and cooking area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed to the back of the kitchen near employees restroom , more than 20 feet from preparation area and cooking area. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food grade bags in upright cooler next to prep table.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw fish in upright freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to bathroom. Person in charge provided towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing next to bathroom. Person in charge provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in the reach in containers with ready to eat food. Employee moved drink to bottom of reach in with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels not in sanitizing solution at front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed diced potatoes and croquettes prepared in containers without label at upright cooler next to prep table.
02D-01-5
45
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand washing sink next to back door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap dispenser available at hand washing sink next to back door.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not stored inverted in a rack next to reach in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave inside soiled by cooking station.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink next to back door.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not stored in sanitizer water. Manager placed it in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar and flour not labeled at prep area. Manager labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Bea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Bea on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Bea?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Bea.
How does Cafe Bea compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Bea most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Bea's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Bea have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Bea 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 Cafe Bea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Bea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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