Clives Cafe in Miami

Last inspected:

5890 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Overview

Clives Cafe in Miami has accumulated 219 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, with food contact surfaces and utensil sanitation as the most frequent violations. In 2017, inspectors documented a propane tank larger than code-permitted limits stored inside the building. Recent enforcement shows an uptick in October 2025 with 20 violations cited in a single inspection, followed by a compliance callback and an administrative complaint recommendation in March 2026.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
219Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Clives Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 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

Clives Cafe in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Clives Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Clives Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clives Cafe in Miami last inspected?
Clives Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Clives Cafe in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Clives Cafe in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Clives Cafe in Miami had?
Clives Cafe in Miami has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Clives Cafe in Miami find?
Clives Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Clives Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Clives Cafe in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Clives Cafe in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Clives Cafe in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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