Cafe Vert in Surfside

Last inspected:

9488 - 9490 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154
Overview

Cafe Vert in Surfside has been emergency-closed once, on October 8, 2018, for no restrooms. Across 26 inspections dating to at least 2018, the facility accumulated 190 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Hand-washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections between 2023 and 2026; chemical storage violations were cited in at least 8 inspections. The facility received a disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The two most recent inspections, on February 20 and March 30, 2026, both resulted in Warning Issued dispositions after complaint and routine inspections respectively, with recurring high-priority hand-washing and chemical storage violations documented in both.

Most recent closure: October 8, 2018 for no restrooms.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
192Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Vert in Surfside: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.9 violations / inspection 6.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cafe Vert in Surfside: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Cafe Vert in Surfside
DateReasonReopened
No restrooms 10:25:00

Cafe Vert in Surfside: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Cafe Vert in Surfside
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2018053004 $400.00 Oct 8, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Cafe Vert in Surfside: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cafe Vert in Surfside: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Vert in Surfside last inspected?
Cafe Vert in Surfside was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Cafe Vert in Surfside last shut down?
Cafe Vert in Surfside was last shut down on October 8, 2018 for no restrooms. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Cafe Vert in Surfside?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Vert in Surfside are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Cafe Vert in Surfside had?
Cafe Vert in Surfside has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Vert in Surfside find?
Cafe Vert in Surfside was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cafe Vert in Surfside ever been shut down?
Yes, Cafe Vert in Surfside has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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.
Has Cafe Vert in Surfside faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cafe Vert in Surfside has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Cafe Vert in Surfside been fined?
Cafe Vert in Surfside has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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