What is Jennifers Cafeteria's health inspection score?

Jennifers Cafeteria has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jennifers Cafeteria last inspected?

Jennifers Cafeteria was last inspected on December 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jennifers Cafeteria have?

Jennifers Cafeteria has 71 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jennifers Cafeteria safe to eat at?

Jennifers Cafeteria has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Jennifers Cafeteria serve?

Jennifers Cafeteria serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jennifers Cafeteria

Name: Jennifers Cafeteria
Address: 16462 NE 16 AVE, North Miami Beach, 33162
Rating: 55

16462 NE 16 AVE, North Miami Beach

Last Inspected: 12/5/2025

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American•North Miami Beach

Ranked #153 of 176 in North Miami BeachBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

14.2

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+37 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 50/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

16462 NE 16 AVE, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

6 high priority

3 intermediate

18 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

8 intermediate

18 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 Med6 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

83/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (2)

−6 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (2)

−40 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters(2x)−10
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

3 High5 Med10 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−102 pts

High Priority (2)

−60 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (4)

−30 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters(2x)−10
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−102 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection

6 High3 Med18 Basic

27 total

0/100inspection score

−140 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
06Handwash sink not accessible−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (12)

−60 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
13DBPR violation code 13−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
14DBPR violation code 14−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5

Base deductions−140 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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