CAFE COLON
969 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored on top of unwashed limes at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
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. Provided and print to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. Operator let the water run for over 3 minutes. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Yudeiky R. with no employee health agreement. As per operator working for less than a week. Provided and print employee health agreement during inspection. Employee signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed preparation table rusty at kitchen area. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. Operator let the water run for over 3 minutes. Observed no hot water in the whole establishment. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance at front counter. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil case stored on the floor at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezers at kitchen area and front counter. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on top of dirty surface on top of ice machine at front counter. Operator washed and stored inside clean container at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Also observed chest freezer gasket soiled next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.