ALTAS CAFE RESTAURANT
835 NW 37 AVE, Miami, FL, 33125
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw dough inside reach in cooler across stove. Chef rearranged correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-15-5Critical
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri with garlic (73F - Hot Holding). Chef placed on flat grill to bring up to temperature and hot holding.
High Priority
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tile above mop sink area.
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stain damage in the kitchen.
Basic
- 32-12-6
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in bathroom located behind warewashing areas.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 35lb plastic bottle of oil on the floor next to single burner in kitchen.
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage and small hole on wall next to espresso machine in the front area.
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restroom behind warewashing areas. Also observe for handwashing sink in the front area.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in cooler across stove/grill. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen and warewashing areas.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Repeat
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed difficulty reaching handwashing due to steam table in front of it. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tiles above walk in cooler and warewashing area.
Basic
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.