How many health inspections has CAFE ENCLAVE had?

CAFE ENCLAVE has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE ENCLAVE ever been shut down?

No, CAFE ENCLAVE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAFE ENCLAVE?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE ENCLAVE are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CAFE ENCLAVE

524 W 27 ST, Hialeah, FL 33010

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SWEET NOTE CAFE LLC · License: SEA2327953

CAFE ENCLAVE in Hialeah, FL has 19 inspections on record with 174 total violations (9.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

174Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 26, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Jun 26, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 11, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 14, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE ENCLAVE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE ENCLAVE had?: CAFE ENCLAVE has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE ENCLAVE ever been shut down?: No, CAFE ENCLAVE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAFE ENCLAVE?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE ENCLAVE are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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: June 26, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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