How many health inspections has SUCRE CAFÉ had?

SUCRE CAFÉ has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUCRE CAFÉ ever been shut down?

No, SUCRE CAFÉ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUCRE CAFÉ?

The most frequently cited violations at SUCRE CAFÉ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

SUCRE CAFÉ

475 BILTMORE WAY STE 104B, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SUCRE CAFE INC · License: SEA2334934

SUCRE CAFÉ in Coral Gables, FL has 20 inspections on record with 73 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

73Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Apr 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Aug 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Feb 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Sep 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Jul 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUCRE CAFÉ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUCRE CAFÉ had?: SUCRE CAFÉ has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUCRE CAFÉ ever been shut down?: No, SUCRE CAFÉ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUCRE CAFÉ?: The most frequently cited violations at SUCRE CAFÉ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 19, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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