Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach
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918 Ocean Dr Unit Cu-1, Miami Beach, FL 33139Locust in Miami Beach has accumulated 235 violations across 24 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: hand washing and hand/arm washing violations appeared in 7 of the most recent 8 inspections; employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections; time-as-control violations (failure to use time rather than temperature to control potentially hazardous foods) appeared in 4 of the last 6 inspections; and food contact surface violations were documented in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections. Chemical storage violations have also recurred. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 documented 24 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended—the facility's second recommendation for administrative action within seven months. A prior inspection on December 29, 2025 the same day also recommended an administrative complaint after finding 15 violations. Two inspections on June 12, 2025 and March 6, 2025 also resulted in administrative complaint recommendations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach had?
- Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach find?
- Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 14, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Front Porch Cafe in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Front Porch Cafe 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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