Munchies Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Munchies Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Munchies Cafe's 47 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator removed raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled near front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf used to stored clean pots and pans with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen prep area with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen prep area with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth used at cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board not stored in sanitation solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottle of oil located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near cook line.
36-73-4
47
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw bacon.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled, microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed slicer reach in cooler soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans, pots stored in a dirty shelf under the steam table.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of eggs on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mixer reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
36-27-5
50
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm.
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed produce shelves at hallway near bathrooms soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and wiping cloths stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Cook removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at storage trailer outside back exit door. Operator began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs provided at hand sinks at men and women bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of salt container at cook line soiled with old food debris. Cook began removing debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris on exterior of fryers. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at standing reach in cooler at kitchen with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at storage area outside back exit door.
35B-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed storage shelves containing unpackaged onions and boniato at hallway leading to bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labels at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves where pumpkin, potatoes and onions are stored at hallway leading to public bathroom soiled. Operator began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Cook replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer and shelf above fryer soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed unpackaged onions and potatoes on shelves in hallway leading to public bathrooms.
08B-63-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at storage area located outside back door.
35B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled with old food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading, 100ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Observed hose stored inside 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at stored at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain from ceiling leading into hand sink at kitchen.
31A-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.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled with accumulation dust and grease. Observed fan cover soiled with dust at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed dust. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris at storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
43
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, less than 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler.
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 rice (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to reheat item to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs undercooked. Printed and provided Consumer Advisory sign and operator posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of chicken base stored on floor at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and front counter area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at storage shelves at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
30
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at cook line in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed reach in cooler gaskets at cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris at kitchen. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at double door reach in cooler at 53F. Observed ambient temperature at at flip top reach in cooler at 55F. Advised person in charge to remove foil from shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Observed ambient temperature at 49F at double door reach in cooler at cook line. Observed no food stored inside flip top reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Munchies Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Munchies Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Munchies Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Munchies Cafe.
How does Munchies Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Munchies Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Munchies Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Munchies Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Munchies 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 Munchies Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Munchies Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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