EPICENTRO CAFE HIALEAH
5006 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 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 cooked pork (51F – Cooling); cooked chicken (52F – Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed dry food stored on nonfood grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) in standing unit, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection. Observed cooked pork (51F – Cooling); cooked chicken (52F – Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F – Cold Holding) in standing unit, as per operator from previous day. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
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.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit at kitchen.
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on men's bathroom.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee stored properly, **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87°F at cook line, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:55 AM.
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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.