CAFE BERNIE

Name: CAFE BERNIE
Address: 5600 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 65.3

5600 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2333602

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65.3 Grade F / 100

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CAFE BERNIE in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 18 minor.

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[14-11-5] Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.( cooler next to the cook line)
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through the establishment.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime.

Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observe dented tomato sauce can on shelf.
[14-11-5] Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.( cooler next to the cook line)
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard boxes with plastic cups on the floor.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining inside the hand sink at the front bar.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed lower kitchen storage completely disorganized.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed household pesticide stored next to clean utensils. Employee moved it immediately.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the bar area
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container in the kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food item inside glass container without label to identify the product.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush inside the cooking oil. Employee discarded it.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located on the top of the counter with accumulation of debris inside.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing his gloves after touching dirty surface without washing g hands in between. Employee was coached and washed hands correctly.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic container with cooking oil on the floor. Also cardboard boxes with limes at the dry storage .
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test kit since 12/2025.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for Alex ( cook) working in the establishment for more than 2 months .
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature of 94F). Employee discarded the water.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above vegetables in the reach in cooler.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bin with drinkable ice completely open at the bar counter.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade chimichurri from yesterday morning 3/3 in the reach in cooler at the front. Employee dated the product.

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