SAN LAZARO CAFETERIA
2400 W 2 AVE BAY 1 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored on top of raw yucca inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
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 picking up a trash from the floor and not changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedure. Employee discarded gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb located on the right side at front parking lot.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed detergent container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 02/2018.
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed 2 certified food managers unable to answer minimum internal temperature of chicken and how to calibrated thermometer.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Sofia M. at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted at shelf above preparation table at kitchen area. Employee inverted utensils during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack and cloth on top of rice container at kitchen entrance. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food reparation wearing a watch at kitchen area.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of water bottles stored on the floor under preparation table at front counter. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter and kitchen area.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Operator clean gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.