FRONT PORCH CAFE
918 OCEAN DR UNIT CU-1, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers at side storage, not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three shot cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-68-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and prep area soiled either food debris dust and grease debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe standing water in reaching cooler at cook line. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe standing water in reaching cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle iron soiled with debris. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Chris the operator , unable to provide proof of certified food manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gisele and Edgard both employed more than sixty days with not proof of food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 29-28-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter on wall next to prep table missing service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-14: **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.