Taste Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
52
Score
The most recent inspection for Taste Cafe, located at 773 17 St in Miami Beach, FL, occurred on February 19, 2026, resulting in a high-risk score of 52. This inspection identified two critical, three major, and one minor violation. Historically, Taste Cafe has predominantly received high-risk scores across its ten recorded inspections.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks touch dirty wiping clothes remove gloves and put on new gloves without washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over steak in the reach in cooler. The cook put the eggs on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Maria Martinez the person in charge has been employed for more the 60 days and still doesn't have a CFM certificate. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Still no proof of a CFM but was only given 30 days. Time extended for 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Still no proof of a CFM but was only given 30 days. Time extended for 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas on the floor. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook move a trash can and then continued portioning ham. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees change tasks and put on gloves without washing their hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on the reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bananas on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several different drink bottles in the upright cooler next to and above food. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in a container of standing water on the floor under the hand sink. As per the person in charge it was put there approximately an hour ago. The cook put the beef in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 7/8/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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 Julian, Geralyn, Maria and Marcos working all more than 60 days with no food handler certifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over buns in the upright reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the owners Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 7/8/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket in the sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 Julian, Geralyn, Maria and Marcos working all more than 60 days with no food handler certifications. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 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 Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 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 Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the manager change tasks and changed gloves without washing his hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roast beef (57F - Cold Holding);stacked to high in the container at the preparation reach in cooler. The manager discarded the top few portions of the product. The product underneath was at 41°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a cashier wash her hands in the triple sink.
12A-03-4
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 Rohit Thakore 7/8/2019 expired 3 days ago.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coffee cup on a prep table above the reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the black counter top.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula between the prep table and desk at the preparation area.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
43
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw liquid eggs over tomatoes in the upright reach in cooler. The manager moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of almond milk on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over sliced cheese in the reach in cooler.
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. Form provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a juice machine part in the sink,. The cook moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees have been working for more than 60 days; Edgar,Alex, Cesar,rocio, Greg's max .
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the container with diced tomatoes. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of coffee on the floor under the front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation for source of cooked food received/no invoice. Observed various food items, such as sliced tomatoes, chicken salad and sliced smoke salmon, prepared at a different location under a different license number, 2335961 TASTE BAKERY CAFE 900 ALTON ROAD MIAMI BEACH FL 33139 , received by restaurant establishment, unable to provided documentation. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoked salmon (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler, located behind Pepsi beverage unit. As per food employee, items were delivered approximately 10am, ambient temperature displayed at 46F on front of cooler unit. Advised to remove food items and place into another cooler unit maintaining temperatures at +or- 41F and below. Observed spinach w/ tomato quiche (69F - Cold Holding); cheese danish (69F - Cold Holding) located in front counter display case, holding at room temperature. No time as a public time chart observed at time of inspection. Observed half and half (58F - Cold Holding) located at coffee condiment station, less than 4 hours. Advised to place into reach in cooler to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup to operator. **Warning**
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. Emailed employee health reporting agreement form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2019 displayed in folder provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep reach in cooler stations. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets and exposed insulation at reach in cooler door panels, located directly behind front counter display case. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen reach in cooler units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Toothpicks and stir sticks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser located at condiment station at customer dinning area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-26-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic spoons not stored inverted, with handle presented first, located next to soup warmer and coffee condiment station. **Warning**
25-02-4
45
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
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