Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

1601 WASHINGTON AVE STE 120, Miami Beach, FL 33139

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jan 27, 2025
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 23502156

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 23502158

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2024.

08B-47-4

Detail 23502157

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a prep tables bottom shelf is touch the floor in one corner and there is different foods on the shelf.

10-01-5

Detail 23502159

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a measuring cup handle touching the quinoa. The manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-17-4

Detail 22981247

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

03B-01-6

Detail 22981248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per the manager it was put on line approximately 1 hour ago. The manager turned up the heat on the steam table. Corrective Action Taken

36-37-5

Detail 22981246

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22981249

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 22288125

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook crack two raw shell eggs and then grabbed a banana. I stopped her before she peeled the banana and had her wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 22288129

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finish an order and remove gloves and put on new gloves. I explained that she needs to wash her hands each time she puts on new gloves when changing tasks. Corrected On-Site

13-05-4

Detail 22288132

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.

16-21-4

Detail 22288128

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-37-5

Detail 22288127

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 22288123

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

13-07-4

Detail 22288124

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-11-5

Detail 22288130

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22288126

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at the pass through window.

16-46-4

Detail 22288131

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22288122

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 22190292

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing her hands. I spoke to the manager and she had the employee rewash the dishes and wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-17-4

Detail 22190293

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. I spoke to the manager and she had him rewash his hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22190289

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade l

29-28-4

Detail 22190294

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed undated water filters next to the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22190284

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22190290

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-11-5

Detail 22190291

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the walk-in freezer at a temperature of 40°F. As per the manager it stopped working properly this morning and a technician is coming to repair..

23-03-4

Detail 22190288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22190287

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-17-4

Detail 22190285

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

42-01-4

Detail 22190286

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager inverted the mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21890660

Intermediate - 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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event cleanup in English and Spanish to Manager.

11-26-1

Detail 21890663

Intermediate - 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. Emailed employee health agreement forms in English and Spanish to Manager.

14-01-5

Detail 21890662

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a paper cup inside a container of salt. Manager removed cup stored inside salt container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 21890661

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation/damage door panel of walk in freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21890664

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-36-5

Detail 21890640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation/damaged walk in freezer door panel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21890641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in men's restroom used by food employees and customers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 21602825

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer used at kitchen dish machine at 0ppm, due to empty sanitizer container. Manager refilled chlorine sanitizer container and tested again at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21602828

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel cover a container of arugula located at top portion of prep cooler at kitchen area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21602822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter packet (66F - Cold Holding) located in a small metal container, holding at room temperature, under service window, less than 4 hours. Advised to manager to place into reach in cooler to lower temperatures to 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21602821

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener located on kitchen prep counter across from three compartment sink. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21602834

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Food Manager Certification for the Manager present at the time of inspection, Diego Rapagnani, hired more than 60 days. Provided printed copy of approved accredited examination providers for food manager certification to Manager. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21602833

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in a container of uncooked brown rice, under prep counter next to kitchen convection oven. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21602832

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under prep counter used to store cans of sweet kernel corn, seedless rasisins, lentils and brown rice at kitchen area. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21602824

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located above walk in cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21602829

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located above walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

14-36-5

Detail 21602835

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation/damaged walk in freezer door panel. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21602826

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located in men's restroom used by food employees and customers. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21602823

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at prep reach in coolers at kitchen area. Observed interior of handwash sink located next to kitchen entrance doorway soiled with food debris. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21602836

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils located between slicer blade on slicer located on prep counter next to kitchen dish machine. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21602827

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed black plastic take-out containers not kept inverted, located on top shelf, near food service window at kitchen area. Observed boxes of paper food containers and cups stored on floor near kitchen office. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21602831

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located not to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21602830

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil, white balsamic, honey and peanut butter not labeled located at kitchen prep counters. Warning

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 21087723

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink missing a washing sign. Provided to the operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-16: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 20950177

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. observed the store manager name Pierre Alvarado onsite lacking proof of food manager certificate. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20950176

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. observed no food handler training for all employees (Karim Orendain, Lazaro Alonzo, Diego Rapagnani and Agustin's Kornijcuk). Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20950178

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in the kitchen area missing the proper shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20950175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink missing a washing sign. Provided to the operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-23: Time Extended

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-20-4

Detail 20929546

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands without using soap. Advised, the employee rewashed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20929547

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed front counter hand wash sink had been removed. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20929549

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at the front hand sink. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20929557

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. observed the store manager name Pierre Alvarado onsite lacking proof of food manager certificate. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20929541

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. observed no food handler training for all employees (Karim Orendain, Lazaro Alonzo, Diego Rapagnani and Agustin's Kornijcuk). Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20929540

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink missing a soap. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20929550

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20929551

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small container with no handle using with grains. Advised, the operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20929548

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by the ice machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20929556

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20929553

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20929552

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20929543

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20929544

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above the oven. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20929555

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in the kitchen area missing the proper shield. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20929554

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20929545

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink missing a washing sign. Provided to the operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20929542

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20772471

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment open to the public at the time of inspection, serving approximately 10+ customers and engaged in food preparation, operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2021. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-10: Observed seating restaurant establishment open to the public at the time of inspection, serving approximately 12+ customers and engaged in food preparation, operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2021. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 20772470

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwash sink located in men's restroom, used by food employees. No water observed when hot water faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-10: Observed no hot water at handwash sink located in men's restroom, used by food employees. No water observed when hot water faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20772473

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents located above storage rack of single service items, towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-10: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20772472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing waste receptacle lid located in women's bathroom area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-10: Observed missing waste receptacle lid located in women's bathroom area. Time Extended

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-2

Detail 20610614

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment open to the public at the time of inspection, serving approximately 10+ customers and engaged in food preparation, operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2021. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20610620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (54°F - Cold Holding); diced chicken breast (50°F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler, next to top counter hot plates, less than 4 hours. Manager removed placed items into walk in cooler. As per manager, reach in cooler is in the process of being repaired, due to standing water at the bottom of cooler unit. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20610615

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. None provided at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20610621

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. No proof of employee training provided at the time of inspection. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20610611

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwash sink located in men's restroom, used by food employees. No water observed when hot water faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 20610613

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves located under kitchen prep counters at kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20610618

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents located above storage rack of single service items, towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20610612

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing waste receptacle lid located in women's bathroom area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20610619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing plastic water bottles of "Evian Water" stored on kitchen floor towards back kitchen area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20610617

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of 10oz drink cups stored on kitchen floor located next to dry storage rank towards back kitchen area. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20610616

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at reach in cooler located next to counter top hot plates at kitchen area. Warning