How many health inspections has LIGHTHOUSE CAFE had?

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LIGHTHOUSE CAFE ever been shut down?

No, LIGHTHOUSE CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LIGHTHOUSE CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at LIGHTHOUSE CAFE are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

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.

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.

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE

1200 CRANDON BLVD, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LIGHTHOUSE CAFE INC · License: SEA2332037

LIGHTHOUSE CAFE in Key Biscayne, FL has 22 inspections on record with 152 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of March 18, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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