Csk Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
50
Score
Csk Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Csk Cafe's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above pita bread and cheeses. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 steak stored above requests in reach in freezer. Operator corrected during inspection.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lotion and Clorox spray on same shelf as dry goods. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at front counter next to first freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
50
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 8 oz tub of cream cheese with mold; Great Value. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above onions in reach in next to window. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container next to cabinet.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pastry warmer with broken door.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across cook line.
14-20-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk in cooler next to window. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed lotion and methanol gel stored on dry food rack above dry goods. Operator moved on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining area tiles with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed Paola Ibanez scheduled manager test for 1/27/2025. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed empanada on hottest hotbox area for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box door missing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of Togo containers stored on floor. Employee placed boxes at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed pair of tongs stored between hotbox and table. **Warning**
10-17-4
64
Feb 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a blender inside of the hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed aluminum single service stored up above 3 compartment sink.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee soup not identified as employee food at reach in freezer.
08B-49-4
64
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces containers at two doors reach in cooler. Operator was informed the correct order to store products. The products were relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (50 F - Cold Holding); sausages (70 F - Cold Holding); chorizo (69 F - Cold Holding) on the top of the microwave. As per operator for 20 minutes. Operator moved the products to the microwave and the oven to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (108 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (101 F - Hot Holding); sandwiches (88 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the sandwiches to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and turning up the temperature of the box hot to reheat the empanadas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with all purpose cleaner stored next to the blender at preparation table. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a food establishment CSK CAFE operating without license from the DBPR. The establishment is located where MR. TASTING CAFE license # 2333088 was located. **Warning**
50-08-7
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
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 a food establishment CSK CAFE operating without license from the DBPR. The establishment is located where MR. TASTING CAFE license # 2333088 was located. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. As per operator it is used for glazing the pastries. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cup and single service containers stored on floor at storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers not stored inverted above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
15
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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 the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration of the sanitizing bucket at 200 ppm. Operator will dilute the concentration.
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the the door reach in cooler raw hamburger patties over tomato. Both items are not commercially packed.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front counter hand wash sink used to store the red sanitizing bucket .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard on the floor by the stove
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans stored over the triple sink not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the kitchen hood one drip pan is missing
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top shelf over the stove soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter black containers not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by the triple sink area.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container by the coffee machine without name label Observed condiments containers at the kitchen area without name label.
02D-01-5
32
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over milk **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over milk **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels or soap **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels or soap **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the front counter hand wash sink with a cutting board and tomatoes inside of it **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed the front counter hand wash sink with a plastic tray with bread **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum pans stored on top of the triple sink not inverted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed clean aluminum pans stored on top of the triple sink not inverted. * **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff cooking food without hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed staff cooking food without hair restraint **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white foam trays stored at the front counter not inverted or protected. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed white foam trays stored at the front counter not inverted or protected. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Csk Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Csk Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Csk Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Csk Cafe.
How does Csk Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Csk Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Csk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Csk Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Csk Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Csk Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Csk Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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