Miris Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
35
Score
Miris Cafe, located at 525 W 41 St in Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 35. This inspection resulted in one critical, five major, and eight minor violations, including issues with the storage of clean dishes and the condition of cutting boards. Historically, Miris Cafe has had mostly high-risk inspections across its eight recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon above mozzarella cheese sticks inside reach in freezer. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inaccessible hand sink used, blocked by a cart in the intermediate prep area.
31A-09-4
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
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta without date inside walk in cooler. As per owner from yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product on spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at the wash cycle at 96F . **Repeat Violation**
16-53-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelving
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some on the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on the floor under equipments and inside the walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven .
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed dirty wet towel used to clean counter prep . Owner replaced it immediately for a clean towel . **Corrective Action Taken**
21-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on the hallway floor. Also raw egg boxes on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
35
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer on water connection on the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dishwasher wash solution didn't reach 120 F after 2 cycles. Wash cycle temperature just reached 98F.k - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: The owner already submitted the request to Ecolab technician and the visit is scheduled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Employee without beard guard. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
74
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer on water connection on the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed owner bought a new hand sink , but it will be installed at the end of the week. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dishwasher wash solution didn't reach 120 F after 2 cycles. Wash cycle temperature just reached 98F.k - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: The owner already submitted the request to Ecolab technician and the visit is scheduled. **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Employee without beard guard. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food items on walk in freezer floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes to carry out stored on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
61
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer on water connection on the mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Observed employee working without reporting agreement already signed.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dishwasher wash solution didn't reach 120 F after 2 cycles. Wash cycle temperature just reached 98F.k
16-53-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands inside the 3CS.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Owner washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inaccessible hand sink due to accumulation of containers on the way.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to hold plastic containers inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food items on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Owner moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in the prep area In front of the reach in cooler. Owner removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers stuck on ready to use clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes to carry out stored on the floor.
25-05-4
32
Sep 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test to check sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing for both bathrooms doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing at the hand sink stations.
33-06-4
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server was picking a paper from the floor and started scooping sauce without handwashing.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes at 50 F ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs) Tomatoes were placed inside reach in cooler at temperature of 34 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quat test kit already expired since 2021.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rosa, Ann, Ebony.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical products inside plastic spray bottles without labels.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of them. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server wearing a bracelet white prepping a bagel.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handles for the hot holding unit located at the front prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles with cracks at the front prep area)
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards at the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside reach in cooler located at the front.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham without cover inside the reach in cooler at the front. Employee wrapped it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leak at the kitchen by the back area.
29-11-4
25
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water at the hand sink located at the front.
27-16-4
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. Information was provided.
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. Form was provided.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive accumulation of marks on cutting board on service station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water on the kitchen floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice for drinks. Manager corrected the ice scoop moving it to the top. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water heater was dripping water onto the kitchen floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage at 79 f (for more than 4 hrs ) left on the side of the flat top. Manager discarded the food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Observed sausage in the top of the flat top in the process of being reheating for hot holding. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed sausage at 84 F , left on the side of the flat top in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling partition shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling column just in the front. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white long cutting board in the service station with excessive cut marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in the service station. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed at the coffee station. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed plain cream cheese, special cream cheese , and fruit cups prepared and packaged on site in advance for customer self service with missing information ( establishment address, description), all the items stored in the to go cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: Observed plain cream cheese, chive cream cheese and nova cream cheese, all prepared and packaged on site for customer self service without labels. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Observed all the food items plain cream cheese, chive cream, nova cream still without labels. **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
74
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