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SIMON CAFETERIA

1001 E 52 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3727628
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766121
DBPR license2312567

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box mixed vegetables inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gladis Rodriguez, Yaimora Del Toro. Certificate expired 03-20-2026. **Warning**

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Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent soiled with dark substance at cook line.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of green plantains being stored on the floor at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach cooler soiled with standing water behind front counter. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – Observed back door screen with hole .

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.