How many health inspections has MIAMI RIVER CAFE had?

MIAMI RIVER CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MIAMI RIVER CAFE ever been shut down?

Yes, MIAMI RIVER CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MIAMI RIVER CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at MIAMI RIVER CAFE are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

MIAMI RIVER CAFE

350 NW 8 AVE, Miami, FL 33128

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: STACY MC CORPORATION · License: SEA2316135

MIAMI RIVER CAFE in Miami, FL has 27 inspections on record with 228 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

228Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 17, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MIAMI RIVER CAFE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 23, 2018	Roach & rodent activity	N/A

Inspection History (27)

Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 23, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 3, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Nov 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 15, 2018 — Complaint Full· 17 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

MIAMI RIVER CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MIAMI RIVER CAFE had?: MIAMI RIVER CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MIAMI RIVER CAFE ever been shut down?: Yes, MIAMI RIVER CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MIAMI RIVER CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at MIAMI RIVER CAFE are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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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