CAFETERIA TONITA
1625 PALM AVE STE 4 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beans stored on Togo bag at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork and raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee separated and stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back by mop sink. **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 dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator doesn't know how to identify proper levels of chlorine.
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 ground beef,cooked beans and cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice bags stored on floor at dry storage area.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle at the back.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked ground beef container, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken (frozen) on 3 compartment sink. Employee separated and stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:52 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.