Cafe Inez in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has recorded 19 inspections spanning from November 2022 to September 2025, accumulating 59 violations—an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations dominated the most recent inspection on September 8, 2025, with three separate citations for this high-priority violation, alongside three approved food source violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required. Employee health policy and handwashing violations appeared recurrently across multiple inspections in 2023 and 2024. A disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. A fire safety violation documented on June 13, 2023 noted the absence of a current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate. The facility received a warning in September 2024 after six violations were found, including employee health policy, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control; a subsequent October 2024 inspection showed compliance with the prior violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Inez in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cafe Inez in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027542 | $160.00 | Feb 14, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Cafe Inez in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cafe Inez in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Cafe Inez in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Inez in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Cafe Inez in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Inez in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Inez in Miami Beach are: Adequate lighting, Employee health policy, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Inez in Miami Beach had?
- Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Inez in Miami Beach find?
- Cafe Inez in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Inez in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Cafe Inez in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cafe Inez in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe Inez in Miami Beach been fined?
- Cafe Inez in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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