CAFE TABERNA INC
7939 W 28 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ajiaco soup (47F/46F cooling) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator cooked one day before.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ajiaco soup (47F/46F cooling) inside of walk in cooler as per operator cooked one day before.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over service utensils in front service area. Operator removed bottles from utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
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 handout to operator.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 persons working at the same time with no certified manager present.
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 for employees named Katherine and Darling as per operator employed for one month.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles next to 3 compartment sink unlabeled. Also observed unlabeled bottle in front service area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 15
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling on top of reach in cooler.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board in front line cooler.
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 cellphone on prep shelf above front line cooler. Operator removed phone from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple stacked aluminum bowls in shelf in front of 3 compartment sink with water residue/wet nesting. Coached operator on procedures of how to properly air dry utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without rinsing before sanitizing.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sugar canes, plant foods, and multiple beverages stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed bulks of rice and beans stored on floor in front of reach in cooler. Observed two bottles of vegetable oil placed on floor. Operator removed bulks and placed on buckets away from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of prep line area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper next to hood over food prep area. Operator removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at mens restroom. Observed at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler and freezer located inside of kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in cooler located in front of cook line. Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in freezer in front of line cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed beef soup (42°F – Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside of bucket next to reach in cooler. Operator took to outdoor mop sink and properly stored to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of seasoning, salt, and pepper on cook line unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:31 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.