Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Main Kitchen/Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach has accumulated 214 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 violations per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with two warnings issued in the past year and an administrative complaint recommended in November 2025. The top recurring violations involve consumer advisory failures, food contact surface issues, and unapproved food sources. Fire safety inspections documented missing boiler insurance documentation and certificates in 2023.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 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
Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed FL 059131, 059133, 058945, 137846, 058950, 059186 exp 6/3/2023.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach had?
- Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach find?
- Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Main Kitchen / Employee Cafeteria in Miami Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Main Kitchen/ Employee Cafeteria (2023), Main Kitchen/employee Cafeteria (2023).
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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.
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