Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami

Last inspected:

7498 Nw 8 St Unit a and B, Miami, FL 33126
Overview

Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami has compiled a serious compliance record marked by persistently high violation counts and recurring failures across critical food safety categories. Across 14 inspections since 2016, the facility averaged 16.1 violations per inspection—more than three times the Florida statewide average of 5.2—totaling 226 violations on record. High-priority violations have appeared in every inspection cycle, with particular patterns in hand-washing failures, toxic substance control, food contact surface sanitation, and employee health policy violations. Chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly in 2024, and employee health policy violations appeared in at least four separate inspections, indicating systemic management issues around sick worker procedures. Consumer advisory failures have been documented in six of the most recent eight inspections, suggesting the facility struggles to maintain required health notices. Despite this enforcement history, no emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 documented 21 violations including two high-priority findings in hand-washing and toxic substance control, with the inspection completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
226Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 16.1 violations / inspection 16.1 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

Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections49 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami last inspected?
Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami had?
Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami find?
Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami was most recently inspected on January 9, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Elbas Cafe and Services in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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