Westchester, Miami-Dade County

LINI CAFE

9636 SW 24 ST, Westchester, FL 33165

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 24544617

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler stored above unwashed produce. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24544615

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots and pans inside hand wash sink near back prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24544619

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near cook line.

36-34-5

Detail 24544613

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

23-03-4

Detail 24544620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

32-16-5

Detail 24544614

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 24544618

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind steam table.

02D-01-5

Detail 24544616

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working clear squeeze bottles of oil and sauces with no label near cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 24163861

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen storage lids inside of the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink, kitchen hand washing sink block by boxes stored in front of the kitchen hand washing sink

05-08-4

Detail 24163863

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24163860

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24163862

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee certification under Javier Martinez expired on 08/31/2025.

32-16-5

Detail 24163864

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed bathroom located through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Operator is aware that customer need to be escorted to the bathroom.

06-01-5

Detail 24163859

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef been thawed out at room temperature.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23592300

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in non food bags.

31A-11-4

Detail 23592298

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside of the front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23592299

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

22-20-5

Detail 23592296

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23592295

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham not covered

14-17-4

Detail 23592297

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23405501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken breast over beef.

08A-04-5

Detail 23405500

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over vegetables

14-17-4

Detail 23405499

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22864219

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored over unwashed onions in walk in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 22864221

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of steam table. Observed croqueta (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter as per employee for one hour, employee increased temperature of hot box. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22864211

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ropa vieja not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee was made previous day

14-09-4

Detail 22864213

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks in prep area

36-17-5

Detail 22864214

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at kitchen near preparation cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22864216

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of oranges stored on floor inside walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22864220

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 22864212

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in storage and walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen area

16-46-4

Detail 22864217

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at walk in cooler and on shelf above 3 compartment sink.

25-32-4

Detail 22864218

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use can of tomato sauce stored inside of reach in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 22864215

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth not stored inside of sanitizer bucket at kitchen area

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22537561

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-22. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22537555

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.

11-27-4

Detail 22537559

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. Provided clean up procedures via email to person in charge.

22-02-4

Detail 22537553

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.scoop. Stored on lentils ice

31A-09-4

Detail 22537562

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic crates stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22537554

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Cook replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22537551

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

11-26-1

Detail 22537549

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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to person in charge and some employees reviewed and signed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22537550

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.

06-09-1

Detail 22537563

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed raw tilapia and thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packages at walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures.

50-09-4

Detail 22537552

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22537558

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom and sides of back exit door.

38-07-4

Detail 22537560

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22537556

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork tails thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink. Advised cook to turn on cool water over product.

36-50-4

Detail 22537557

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

16-20-4

Detail 22079569

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed drain rack blocking faucet from reaching.

50-17-3

Detail 22079566

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

08A-08-5

Detail 22079570

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored with lime in reach cooler in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22079567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over potatoes at walk in cooler. Employee rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22079575

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

14-01-5

Detail 22079565

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in container of dry beans.

36-32-5

Detail 22079573

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at preparation area in the kitchen. Observed hole in wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 22079572

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at Walk in cooler in disrepair.

35B-01-4

Detail 22079563

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exterior door at side of back exit.

14-69-4

Detail 22079571

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in cooler.

38-07-4

Detail 22079574

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.

05-09-4

Detail 22079564

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at standing Reach in Cooler at front counter area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22079568

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of vinegar not labeled.

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 21536253

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at kitchen. Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 21536249

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 21536254

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 21536248

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Time Extended

36-51-4

Detail 21536250

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Time Extended

14-34-4

Detail 21536251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at back preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at back preparation area. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21536255

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 21536247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over preparation table at back area with no shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over preparation table at back area with no shield. Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 21536252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21536256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21320479

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bags at kitchen. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21320486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21320490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (103F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near steam table. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21320487

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic crates stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21320482

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored inside hand sink at front counter area. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21320481

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21320483

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager Lourde employed more than 60 days, no proof of Food Manager Certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21320485

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 food employees Maddala and Antonia hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning

36-51-4

Detail 21320477

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Warning

14-34-4

Detail 21320489

Basic - Can opener blade with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at back preparation area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21320478

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at walk in cooler. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21320488

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light over preparation table at back area with no shield. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 21320484

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21320480

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

Mar 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 20947432

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef stored over French fries in reach in cooler next to preparation table in kitchen. Employee stored beef under French fries. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 20947436

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed QT test strips and establishment using chlorine as sanitizer.

16-37-1

Detail 20947434

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.

24-05-4

Detail 20947431

Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner located inside kitchen next to grill. Employee stored plates and bowls correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20947435

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting located in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20947433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20947430

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cut plantains not covered inside walk in cooler.