TASTE CAFE

Name: TASTE CAFE
Address: 773 17 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 63.6

773 17 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2335790

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

63.6 Grade F / 100

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October 5, 2026 · 7 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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TASTE CAFE in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 2 critical, 11 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 5, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 2 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[11-27-4] 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. Form provided via email.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most off the preparation reach in coolers.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owner Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several food handlers complete a task remove their gloves and put on new gloves without washing their hands.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on most off the preparation reach in coolers.
[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. Observed Sabrina and Carlos working. As per Sabrina and Carlos both have been employed more than 60 days.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two shell eggs cracked in the upright cooler. The cook discarded them.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
[11-27-4] 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. Form provided via email.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the owner Rohit Thakore CFM expired on 07-08-2024.