CAFE CATULA
7190 SW 87 AVE STE #102, Miami, FL, 33173
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 32
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (32)
- 10-05-5Critical
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in dirty water at steam table.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over peeled onions inside flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 02C-01-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic butter date marked 3/10, over 7 days inside walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 01B-24-5Critical
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic butter date marked 3/10, over 7 days inside walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe batter (64F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for less than 30 mins. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on prep table at bar area next to squeeze bottles of lime juice.
High Priority
- 12A-20-4CriticalRepeat
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands in hand sink across from cook line and then continue to prep food without washing hands with soap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 10-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of salt with handle in contact with salt.
Basic
- 14-36-5Repeat
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of white chest freezer door broken, exposing insulation. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 51-13-4Repeat
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
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 reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 29-49-6Repeat
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at hand sink next to steam table.
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table across from cook line.
Basic
- 02D-01-5Repeat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled underneath prep table where coffee maker is stored. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 01C-03-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate
- 11-27-4Repeat
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in prep area.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored inside hand sink across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Repeat
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator products were made 24 hours prior.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic
- 53B-10-4Repeat
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 23-24-4Repeat
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks across from cook line.
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-14-5Repeat
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.
Basic
- 10-17-4Repeat
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
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.