CAFE TABERNA INC
7939 W 28 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant added ceviche on the menu. Operator was unable to provide parasite destruction letter.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (50F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (68F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F – Cold Holding); fresh garlic in oil (67F – Cold Holding), in the preparation cooler located at cook line. As per employee food was bought to the cooler about 4 hours ago. Instructed employee to remove and discard the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Person in charge in the kitchen was unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust inside standing cooler at cook line.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel at front counter not dispensing paper towel.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Basic 9
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, standing cooler located at cook line.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with old food debris under the cooking equipments at in the kitchen area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under the hand wash sink and the three component sink.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 79F. Instructed operator to maintain the utensil in water at 135F or without water. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Oven interior soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed shelf above the reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed interior of the reach in freezer soiled.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed underneath the preparation table at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.