South Pointe Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
95
Score
South Pointe Cafe, located at 3 Washington Ave Pavilion Bldg in Miami Beach, FL, had a low-risk inspection on October 28, 2025, with a score of 95. This inspection noted one minor violation regarding ice buildup in a freezer, which was a repeat issue. The café has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over its five recorded visits.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
90
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed vlad zavatte working for more than - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed vlad zavatte working for more than
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed food manager certification expired for Giulio Rive - 06-22-18. Also, observed Vlad Zavatte trained by Learn2Serve on 03.20.2019 and current, less than four employees present. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed ceiling AC vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair near 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 2023-04-18: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
31A-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the triple sink. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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