Dulce Cafeteria Market
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
30
Score
Dulce Cafeteria Market Inc, located at 849 Washington Ave in Miami Beach, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 14, 2025, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 4 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor violations, including issues such as food stored on the floor and an in-use utensil in standing water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk scores across seven previous inspections at this establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese inside reach in cooler at storage area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (62F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area, coached manager on correct procedures.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked at empanadas front counter, as per manager no more than 2 hours prior.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains(112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at storage area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written procedures not filled correctly.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler with no date marked, as per manager for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of almond milk stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at storage area.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at storage area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
30
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese (100F - Hot Holding); spinach and cheese empanadas (110F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee, for less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to reheat the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside hand sink by preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink located next to mop sink. Employee replace paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging with food at front counter with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed no effective hair restraint on employees working at front counter. **Time Extended**
13-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed grooved cutting board at front counter near orange juice machine. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a trash bag full of empanadas in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright refrigerator next to the chest freezer.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over condiments in the glass door reach in cooler. **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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a purple liquid under the meat slicer. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor. Observed several different products in plastic containers on the floor up stairs in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor upstairs in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar at the coffee station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter preparation reach in cooler.
14-09-4
33
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over container with tomato sauce and ham inside reach in cooler. Employee stored tomato sauce and ham in top shelf over raw pork. **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 beef stored over raw pork, and raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler two door glass. Employee re arranged raw animal foods according to the minimum required cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table black beans (125F - Hot Holding); fish (125F - Hot Holding), water on steam table was low. According to cook items placed at steam table 2 hours ago. Manager took read beans and fish to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with bananas and coconuts stored on the floor under counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
52
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