Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

DELICIAS DE LA HABANA

2100 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3671291
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13539394
DBPR license2338373

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of vegetables and gallon of milk at reach in cooler at kitchen area hen area. Employee stored eggs properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (45 F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Minced garlic in oil (72F – Cold Holding) on top of preparation table at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator stored properly for rapid cooling during inspection. Also observed Cooked Yucca (45 F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee for more than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel inside paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at kitchen area. Also observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at front counter.

Basic 15

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to hood system at kitchen area.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at kitchen area.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen area.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 1 employee purse stored on top of rice container under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed employees food stored on top of establishment food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.

#6Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing several rings at kitchen area.

#7Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on the floor next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Also observed inside mini reach in cooler at front counter.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen area.

#12Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside hot holding unit at front counter.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.

#14Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified under preparation table at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.