GARAGE CAFE
8665 NW 66 ST, Miami, FL, 33166
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without removing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
High Priority
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee plates new gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
High Priority
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed about 10 live flies flying by seating area. Observed about 10 live flies flying at cook line and by 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 live fly land on clean plates.
High Priority
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor at kitchen
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled
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 hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-16-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled located at kitchen and near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Spoons stored inside handsink at front counter.
Intermediate
- 14-05-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard inside reach in freezer.
Basic
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
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 vents soiled at kitchen area. **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 at preparation table at kitchen.
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.