Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami

Last inspected:

8739 Sw 136th St, Miami, FL 33176
Overview

Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami has recorded 19 inspections since 2016 with 210 total violations, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear across nearly every inspection, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 of the past 7 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 of the past 7, and approved food source violations in 6 of the past 7 — indicating systemic management failures that persist despite repeated enforcement. The facility has not experienced emergency closure but has received escalated enforcement: an admin complaint was recommended following the November 18, 2025 inspection, and a warning was issued on September 8, 2025 after 39 violations were found. Fire safety violations involving blocked exits were documented on March 16, 2026 (back exit door blocked) and March 4, 2024 (marked exit blocked). The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 found 30 violations including 5 high-priority findings (employee health policy, approved food source, food contact surfaces, chemical storage, employee health reporting) and was completed with no further action, though the pattern of recurring high-priority violations across employee health, food sourcing, and chemical management suggests ongoing operational deficiencies.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
210Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 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

Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door blocked next to employee bathroom.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 10 high priority
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami last inspected?
Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami had?
Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami find?
Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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.
Has Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cafe Bea Pinecrest in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Chana Thai (2024).

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