MIAMI RIVER CAFE
350 NW 8 AVE, Miami, FL, 33128
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 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 fish over cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-10-4Critical
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority
- 08A-14-5Critical
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw fish over cooked rice inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
High Priority
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80°f located cook line area.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
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 plastic bottles with lemon juice not labeled located front counter area.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
Basic
- 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. Anna, Ines, Maria. The employees were hired more than 60 days.
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. Anna, Ines, Maria. The employees were hired more than 60 days.
Intermediate
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reaching freezing and cooler in disrepair. Located kitchen.
Basic
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored directly on floor kitchen.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.