EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH
5006 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator washed utensils, then when to prep food, without washing hands, gloves changed. Operator coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two faucets on mop sink no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ Observed expired 08/12/2025 for Gladys Jaime's and Armando Valdes. **Warning**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside cup with water at ambient temperature. Operator stored scoop inside a dry clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at sandwich station. Towel under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing on top of prep table at ambient temperature. Operator stored raw beef inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.