MR CACHAPA HIALEAH
2085 W 76 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed no invoice provided for corn tamales stored on rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of cabbage container at reach in cooler in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a case of raw chicken stored on top raw beef at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed raw chicken on top of corn batter in rack at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation covered his mouth with his hands to cough and not changed gloves. Also observed another employee engaged in food preparation touching her clothes and not changing gloves. Employees washed hands and change gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 12 corn tamales with not proof of source inside rack at walk in cooler at kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (56F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for less than 2 hours ago. Also observed Shredded Lettuce (72F – Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (70F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (72F – Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken Breast (56F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of triple sink. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answered how to calibrate probe thermometer.
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer minimum internal temperature for chicken when is cooked.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available at the time of the inspection.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for sour cream at preparation table at kitchen area.
Basic 19
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cheese containers at reach in coolers under microwave and in front of flat top at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored properly on top of reach in cooler next to coffee machine at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
06-09-1Basic – 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 inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack and water stored next to single serving to go boxes under preparation area in front of walk in freezer. Operator removed it during inspection.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation 1 wearing a bracelet and 1 wearing a watch.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees engaged in food preparation with not hair restraint at the time of inspection.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all around kitchen and under equipments at kitchen area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair outside of walk in freezer at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables and cut fruits containers stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Also observed sack of rice stored on the floor at dry storage room at kitchen area.
10-12-5Basic – In-use brush stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed coffee brush stored on top of dirty wet towel next coffee machine at front counter.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board at preparation table next to triple sink at kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed arepa dough containers with old labels after being cleaned.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single services cups an d to go bags cases stored on the floor at dry storage area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go plates stored not inverted on top of microwave at kitchen area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink area at kitchen area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. Operator identified during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:19 AM.
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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.