Sergios Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Sergios Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Sergios Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing over front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing over front counter. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 25 packs of merengue at front counter without label. Operator was not able to provide invoice. Operator removed merengue from counter to late discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (49F - Cold Holding); spinach empanada (51F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (47F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler across from prep area. Operator moved to another unit for rapid cooling. **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 ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); empanada (112F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (121F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated items ham croquette (167F - Reheating); empanada (168F - Reheating); cheese pastry (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in front counter. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing over front counter. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed during time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf above prep area. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone above prep area. Employee removed phone from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed vertical reach in cooler across from prep area without ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service boxes at front counter not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Employee removed bucket from floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
41
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler across ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); on reach in cooler next to preparation table as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); on reach in cooler next to preparation table as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed milk (67F - Cold Holding)next to coffee machine, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee stored milk inside reach in cooler.**Corrective Action Taken** **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 spinach empanada (115F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) on warmer at front counter as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator increased temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared ham and cheese sandwiches not dated marked, also observed prepared homemade garlic sauce not date marked on reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator over 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to mop sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags on preparation table, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler across ice machine. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
39
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-14-4
90
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no time marking for quiche at front counter. As per operating for less than one hour. Operator time marked the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed made on site watermelon juice, carrot and orange juice, and fresh squeezed orange juice displayed at front counter for self service not bearing warning label. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Operator added sanitizer Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at front counter next to handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box ; croquettes ,as per operator about 15 mins ago,operator reheated to 165 F for further hot holding (110F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary strength at greater than 400 ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the sandwiches at the front counter. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
61
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. As per operator unit not working, sanitizing of utensils are currently done in the main ware washing area. Operator called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of hot holding unit soiled with accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergios Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergios Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergios Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sergios Cafe.
How does Sergios Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sergios Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sergios Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sergios Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sergios Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sergios Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sergios Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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