350 S MIAMI AVE STE CUB, MIAMI, FL 33130
State inspectors have documented 3 high-priority violations at MESTIZA CAFE over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 20 violations, including 3 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Scores higher than 27% of the 3707 inspected restaurants in MIAMI on the trailing-year record.
3 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Miami-Dade County average of 2.6.
Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Cleaning chemicals and other toxic substances must be labeled and stored away from food and prep surfaces. A mislabeled or badly placed chemical can end up in food, which is why inspectors treat this as high-priority.
On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 3 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 2338195 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.