How many health inspections has ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT had?

ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Time as control.

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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT

2901 SW 8 ST #101, Miami, FL 33135

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ALBA OCHOA CORP · License: SEA2334797

ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT in Miami, FL has 23 inspections on record with 173 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

173Violations

0Closures

Data current as of September 19, 2024

Inspection History (23)

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

Apr 10, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 5, 2023 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

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

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 17 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 27, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT had?: ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at ALBAS CAFE AND RESTAURANT are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Time as control.

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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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