Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

MUNCHIES CAFE

16504 NW 49 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33014

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 9, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24222276

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24222277

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24222275

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F - Cold Holding); soup (41F - Cold Holding cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator, operator properly date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24222274

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

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 23943802

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (53/49F - Cooling) was cooked from more the day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 23943801

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (53/49F - Cooling) was cooked from more the day before as per operator.

16-46-4

Detail 23943803

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 23358204

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-13-5

Detail 23358205

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing dishes with no sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 23358206

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22976975

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of hand sanitizer on top of preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22976976

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22976977

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the front line.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22724735

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (55°F - Cold Holding), was cooked for less than 4 hours.

31B-02-4

Detail 22724737

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22724738

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at the front line.

36-34-5

Detail 22724736

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at the cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 22724734

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed double door reach in cooler, located in the kitchen.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22307462

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 where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed the form and posted Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22307461

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 food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed out the form and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22307460

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

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21846187

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21846186

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.

16-46-4

Detail 21846188

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21257275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler with ambient temperature at 61F, located in the kitchen in front of double door reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: At time of call back inspection observed no food in reach in cooler. Operator is utilizing green reach in cooler, double doors to store food. Temperature check on this reach in cooler at 45F, with ice build up. Time Extended

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21251401

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (52°F/50°F - Cooling, inside double door reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21251399

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding), inside preparation reach in cooler located in front of reach in freezer in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator. Also Observed cooked beans (52°F/50°F - Cooling, inside double door reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Also Observed Cuban Sandwiches (50°F/52°F - Cooling) was prepared for more than 4 hours as per operator, located inside double door reach in cooler at the front line. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21251400

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52°F - Cold Holding), inside preparation reach in cooler located in front of reach in freezer in the kitchen, for more than 4 hours as per operator. Repeat Violation Warning

03D-07-5

Detail 21251397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cuban Sandwiches (50°F/52°F - Cooling) was prepared for more than 4 hours as per operator, located inside double door reach in cooler at the front line. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21251398

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans (52°F/50°F - Cooling, from the day before as per operator, on deep container, located inside double door reach in cooler. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21251402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler with ambient temperature at 61°F, located in the kitchen in front of double door reach in freezer. Warning

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20666207

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (56°F - Cold Holding); American cheese (54°F - Cold Holding), on top of a preparation table located inside the kitchen next to cook equipment. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed raw shell eggs and American cheese inside the reach-in cooler during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: During the time of the callback inspection observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) inside of a container in an ice bath, located in top of a table underneath the service window. Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 20666206

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers within its menu churrasco a la plancha and fried eggs that can be served undercooked. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: During the time of the callback inspection observed menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory; establishment offers within its menu churrasco a la plancha and fried eggs that can be served undercooked. Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 20666205

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-17: During the time of the callback inspection observed No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

Nov 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01A-05-4

Detail 20661378

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cured ham wrapped with plastic wrap on top of a high table located at the front counter area. Operator unable to provide invoice.

08A-04-5

Detail 20661383

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored on top of vegetables inside the double door reach-in cooler located inside the kitchen next to the triple sink. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of the reach-in cooler during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20661380

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (56°F - Cold Holding); American cheese (54°F - Cold Holding), on top of a preparation table located inside the kitchen next to cook equipment. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed raw shell eggs and American cheese inside the reach-in cooler during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20661382

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (61°F - Cold Holding, reheated at 165°F) on top of a preparation table located inside the kitchen next to the cook equipment. Operator reheated cooked rice during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 20661381

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers within its menu churrasco a la plancha and fried eggs that can be served undercooked.

05-08-4

Detail 20661376

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20661379

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located at the front counter area.

36-73-4

Detail 20661377

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor inside the dry storage room.

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 20403594

High Priority - Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside thank you bag in reach in freezers. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20403574

High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint At the time of callback inspection observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

05-08-4

Detail 20403583

Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning -At the time of callback inspection no probe thermometer provided.

14-69-4

Detail 20403605

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20403613

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the hand washing sink located at the front line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20403606

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20403575

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Warning

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-27-4

Detail 20388256

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs and handle clean utensils. Operator properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 20388249

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside thank you bag in reach in freezers. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20388255

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20388258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce (47°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) ground beef (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); white rice (48°F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator located inside preparation cold holding table. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20388257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) ground beef (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); white rice (48°F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator located inside preparation cold holding table. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20388253

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20388259

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20388247

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on dry storage floor. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20388251

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20388252

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20388254

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the hand washing sink located at the front line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20388248

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20388250

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Warning