SAMANTHA CAFETERIA
1771 NW 7 ST, Miami, FL, 33125
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 08A-05-6Critical
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 shelled eggs stored above soups and bread inside sliding door reach in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven and grill cleaner spray stored next to utensil holder with clean utensils. **Warning**
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. Observed gap on bottom and side threshold of back exit door. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall the door frame at back exit door. **Warning**
Basic
- 05-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside sliding door reach in cooler. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves and vents inside reach in cooler closer to handwashing sink. **Warning**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large roast thawing inside large pan in standing water at three compartment sink. Roast 39°F - thawing. **Warning**
Basic
- 33-06-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash receptacles near handwashing sink. **Warning**
Basic
- 05-08-4Repeat
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5Repeat
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 black like substance inside ice machine located outside in the back area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Operator was not able to provide proof of certificates for the two employees working at the time of inspection, or any food handler certificates for the establishment.
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. Operator was not able to provide proof of certificates for the two employees working at the time of inspection, or any food handler certificates for the establishment. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the sliding doors of reach in cooler. Difficulty in opening and closing. **Warning**
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.