Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
5600 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach has accumulated 238 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance: citations for improper cooking temperatures, ventilation issues, and dirty multi-use utensils account for 50 of the violations. In March 2026, inspectors found 24 violations in a single visit, including 5 high-priority items, followed by a callback inspection that same month.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach had?
- Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach find?
- Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Bernie in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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