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LAS CUATRO ESQUINAS CAFETERIA

1001 E 27 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648645
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13465199
DBPR license2327729

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority22-35-5

High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed food residue inside 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored inside supermarket bags inside reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris next to reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty plates inside handwashing sink next to steam table. Employee removed and clean handwashing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried chicken inside reach in cooler not dated and not covered. Not wholesome for service. Manager discarded chicken during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup and food residue under cooking equipment at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of potatoes being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under 3 compartment sink behind front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on oven soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chops inside reach in cooler not covered. Coached employees on proper way to cover food while being stored. Manager covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket next to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
5 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.