Panther Cave in Miami

Last inspected:

646 Sw 109 Ave, Miami, FL 33174
Overview

Panther Cave in Miami has been inspected 23 times since 2022, with 144 total violations averaging 6.3 per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures, improper hand washing, unapproved food sources, inadequate chemical storage, and missing consumer advisories. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Most recent inspections show mixed compliance: an August 2025 routine inspection found zero violations and resulted in a call-back compliance, but the January 2026 routine inspection cited 15 violations including improper hand washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
144Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Panther Cave in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 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

Panther Cave in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Panther Cave in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panther Cave in Miami last inspected?
Panther Cave in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Panther Cave in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Panther Cave in Miami are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Panther Cave in Miami had?
Panther Cave in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Panther Cave in Miami find?
Panther Cave in Miami was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Panther Cave in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Panther Cave 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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