How many health inspections has YES CAFE EXPRESS had?

YES CAFE EXPRESS has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has YES CAFE EXPRESS ever been shut down?

No, YES CAFE EXPRESS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at YES CAFE EXPRESS?

The most frequently cited violations at YES CAFE EXPRESS are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

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.

YES CAFE EXPRESS

6300 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33141

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: YES! RESTAURANTS CORP · License: SEA2300859

YES CAFE EXPRESS in Miami Beach, FL has 23 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

119Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 7, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Dec 22, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

YES CAFE EXPRESS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has YES CAFE EXPRESS had?: YES CAFE EXPRESS has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has YES CAFE EXPRESS ever been shut down?: No, YES CAFE EXPRESS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at YES CAFE EXPRESS?: The most frequently cited violations at YES CAFE EXPRESS are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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